Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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...and starting over, has anyone ever considered it or done it, what were your results?
I am thinking of doing it, slowly, one med at a time...
...nothing I take really seems to help
I am thinking of doing it, slowly, one med at a time...
...nothing I take really seems to help
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I am already not sleeping well. Some of it may be situational, but it's not pretty.
That said, I often felt/feel like you do. When meds don't work it is tempting to try it without. But make sure you've talking with all of the people around you, and let them know what you're doing if you choose to do it.
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The 'tortus' not the heir, will win every time in this dangerous attempt.
My parents always think the way to deal with my manic phases is to start taking meds again, but why cant I funtion normally without chemicals? I do very well without them thank you! My way of dealing with my issues now is communication. I have a great support team, husband, best friend, my mom and of course my Myspace blog! If I cant say it, I type it. I work through my thoughts and feelings and it works! I always know when I will go through my manic phase so I know its coming. I go on high alert and remain very sensitive to my feelings and thoughts throughout them!
Keep talking, keep a journal...if you notice any changes at all then write it down! Becareful though and be honest with yourself. If you feel like you cant handle it without any meds at all seek some kind of help, cause its easy to lose track of reality and not truly notice the problems that could be starting!
Best of luck!