Its a rough struggle to find the right combo of meds... I have seen people on a little of one med and a little of anoughter of the same class... Like Im on a little lithium and a little lamictal and its working for me. Its hard to find the right combo... hang in there one is out there that will be right for you.

Yeah....in the same boat.
Trying 4 years,and not found a med that works for more than a week or so.
I've been off and on so many meds...don't know what was withdrawl or side effect.

Bad news here.....it can take years...YEARS to find the right combo..and then WHAMM...meds will be ineffective,and you have to start over again.

Not HAPPY HAPPY news..just the plain damn truth about this Frekkin disorder.

We are super human beings..those of us who dance this dance.
The normal world could never do what we do ...and we do it everyday of our lives!!

New here?You will met ,and talk to lots of people who feel the same way.
We stick together,and help each other through the rough times.
Hope you can find some friendships ,and some peace here.
Good luck

Me too. Most of my adult life on different antidepressant-none of which worked. At last trying things for BP, but still no success, but I will keep trying. You do the same.

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lets give this person some DS love n hugs!

There is no cure.

Hopefully one day they will find a cure. But, in the meantime many of us have found meds and therapy to help tremendously. Meds give me the stability to see a therapist and seeing a therapist helps me work on coping skills to function in this thing we call life.
It may seem like it takes forever to find the right meds...but there are many meds and many combinations.
Just think of some of us who are older! And, we've found some relief. Hang on. It will happen.

I know that hopeless feeling all too well, and as for patience- i have none. I am BP 1 and a rapid cycler and my docs have said the cycling is what makes it so difficult to find the magic cocktail. I have been on soooo many different meds and often feel like a guinea pig. It helps me to research the med, the indications and side effects, and then discuss the supposed benefits w/ doc BEFORE i start taking it. Helps me to feel a lil more involved in my care and less like a lab rat...lol!

I think we should all start a crap circle and take a crap on Bipolar, then maybe i'll be scared off.