Bipolar diagnosis
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Bipolar diagnosis
After another terrible weekend a doctor from the crisis team came to see me and has diagnosed me with bipolar disorder. I have been on the wrong medication for almost 2 years which has been making me worse. I'm hoping this will be a turning point and i get the help i need. Today is day 1.
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Good luck with your journey. I really hope they get you on the right medication quickly and that you don't have to experiment. I really wish there was a better way of figuring out which meds are best for each person.
Praying you find what works for you and gives you peace and clarity.
Just a reminder from someone whos been there, even though Im sure you know this:
Do NOT drink if you are taking medication. EVER.
Boy did I think I was "smart" and knew myself...blah blah blah...
There are no words for the mental HELL I put myself in trying to feel better.
Just take extra special care of yourself and allow the meds to work.
Just a reminder from someone whos been there, even though Im sure you know this:
Do NOT drink if you are taking medication. EVER.
Boy did I think I was "smart" and knew myself...blah blah blah...
There are no words for the mental HELL I put myself in trying to feel better.
Just take extra special care of yourself and allow the meds to work.
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Hi Tink! Glad you are getting things figured out. This comment is 100% my opinion and based on past experiences with Dr's......
I would get a second opinion on your Bipolar diagnosis, IMO sometimes Dr's, psychiatrists etc are to quick on making a diagnosis and start pumping people full of unnecessary drugs.
In my early days of sobriety I was diagnosed with everything from Bipolar to manic depression, I finally found a Dr who gave me the best advice, "sober up for a year and we'll go from there" after a year of sobriety I was living a very happy, fulfilled life without taking a single pill.
I would get a second opinion on your Bipolar diagnosis, IMO sometimes Dr's, psychiatrists etc are to quick on making a diagnosis and start pumping people full of unnecessary drugs.
In my early days of sobriety I was diagnosed with everything from Bipolar to manic depression, I finally found a Dr who gave me the best advice, "sober up for a year and we'll go from there" after a year of sobriety I was living a very happy, fulfilled life without taking a single pill.
Hi Tink! Glad you are getting things figured out. This comment is 100% my opinion and based on past experiences with Dr's......
I would get a second opinion on your Bipolar diagnosis, IMO sometimes Dr's, psychiatrists etc are to quick on making a diagnosis and start pumping people full of unnecessary drugs.
In my early days of sobriety I was diagnosed with everything from Bipolar to manic depression, I finally found a Dr who gave me the best advice, "sober up for a year and we'll go from there" after a year of sobriety I was living a very happy, fulfilled life without taking a single pill.
I would get a second opinion on your Bipolar diagnosis, IMO sometimes Dr's, psychiatrists etc are to quick on making a diagnosis and start pumping people full of unnecessary drugs.
In my early days of sobriety I was diagnosed with everything from Bipolar to manic depression, I finally found a Dr who gave me the best advice, "sober up for a year and we'll go from there" after a year of sobriety I was living a very happy, fulfilled life without taking a single pill.
I had a diagnosis of anxiety, ptsd, BEFORE I ever started drinking.
I dont believe an accurate diagnosis can be made UNTIL one is off alcohol for a year.
This is an individual decision I suppose, and since everyone is different...
Whatever they give you if you feel better mentally and it helps you stop drinking its a good thing.
If you are the same or worse in three months, Id run and get another opinion
Tink, I actually think this is excellent news. Many people with bipolar are misdiagnosed. It's important to know what you are dealing with so you can effectively move forward with treatment. Keep at it!!!
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