Not too much to ask heretic. We all deserve to feel good. Four months is a long time to feel the way you do. Have you talked to your doc about the meds you are taking and your feelings? I guess I am assuming you have been on the same med for four months, maybe not?

I hope you feel better soon. Do you have some hobbies that you enjoy that might help you through this time?

Hang in there....xo

Heretic,
I to was not treated until last year, I have gone through alot of different meds. Part of the ones I am on now work but others havent. It also takes some time to get you on the rite combo. I would contact my Psy to let them know what is going on. They may be able to change them to something that lets you feel more alive. I felt like that on previous meds.
Hope you get to feeling better soon.
HUGZ

I feel you.
I've got all that going on, I'm treated, and I'm still miserable. Plus I have endometriosis. 22 years old, 2 surgeries, and now im in menopause. I'm sick all the time, it sucks so bad.

I was Dxed 8 years ago...I have done the merry-go-round of uncountable med combos ....I haven't felt well in the 8 years since Dx.

I hate this

Hi, heretic!!!!
I'm with you!!! I'm damn sick of being sick!!! I remember what it was like to be healthy and I miss it dearly! This illness sucks, in comparison!!!
I hope you keep trying different meds until you find a cocktail that works well for you!!! (((((Hugs)))))

Hey, heretic. I understand how you feel. You're not asking for too much. l was diagnosed in 2004 and just earlier this year, found a good cocktail. I still have dips and bad days. Bad weeks even. But overall, I'm doing well. Hang in there, and I hope 2011 is a great year for you!

been there. took me 8 years many many med combos like dd said and i finally am on the right one and feeling whatever this feeling is, i guess relatively stable. i have been up but haven't been down, clinically in about a year. i have had some psychotic breaks but we got a handle on that. other than that. it takes time. i never thought i would get to this point, but it happened.

I understand how you feel. My cocktails of meds are pretty good right now but I still hear voices and my sleep patterns are all over the place. Since I have been on meds I don't have much to say to anyone and don't seem to have much of an oppinion. I have been hospitalized 6 times in as many years and my new pdoc is more worried about what doing something for me will do to his career and his liscense than he is in helping me. I don't really like him but there isn't much choice where I live so I just have to trust he knows what he is doing.

I want to thank each of you for your understanding, kindness and support. Sometimes it just feels overwhelming. I have pdoc appt next week and who knows, I may get another med. I just really want to feel well. Happy New Year to all...

The problem with bp is that there is no cure or no treatment that fits all. Everyone responds differently to the same drug - one drug can work for some but be an abject failure for others.

The best I can suggest is to work with your doctors and try and find the best combo for you. It may take some time though.

I hear you heretic, we all want to be well. This illness sucks. Hope you have success at your pdoc and they figure out a med change for you. Fingers crossed.