I think one of the most difficult things to do is acceptance of having mental illness. It seems to have gotten worse as iv'e aged. I know I tried a millon times to go the "natural route" vitamins, exercise, but still all the chaos. The psychiatrist says the "natural" way just doesnt work for this illness and it can get worse. It's just hard for me to take such strong medicines they are still adjusting them, but I have such a hard time concentrating, im scared of the side effects, etc. I am tempted to quit them all. I mean a person, although an expert, how can they know whats wrong with me and prescribe such strong medicines in 30 minute visit, so I guess i'm still in the denial phase. I don't like feeling like i cant think easiy, drive easily, etc and still i feel depressed, just generally all the time now not once in a while. But I know before I had episodes of anger.. anyways, please pray for me. This is all so hard to accept and accept treatment, not to mention it makes u feel like ur a sick person to have to take meds morning, noon, and night. You feel different from others, I now have label, that quite frankly stinks. Thank for listening.
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Praying you find relief. Acceptance is hard and you are going through the things everyone practically goes through when they get on meds. Please keep telling the doctor all the side effects you get and they will be able to put you on the right ones. I tried it without meds but my symptoms came back and then I realized I need the meds. That's just me.
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Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. It's funny how I feel better in the morning before I start taking all the pills. But I know I am still adjusting and my dr. keeps a close eye on my until I am stable with weekly visits. My husband is now stable on his meds and is like a different person he functions so much better. Thank you all for your prayers.
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trustinhim83
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artsygal, may I ask what you are taking? I've just gotten started on Seroquel, and I am happy so far. It's helping a lot, and gets better as my dose goes up. My doctor will probably add a mood stabilizer in later, but I can't be on any of those right now for some health reasons.
My experience is that I went to him for about three visits, with him evaluating me over the course of almost two months before I was prescribed anything. Also, I had to go get about 6 different labs run through blood work as well. He had to rule out any other health problems that might cause similar symptoms, and also needs to monitor my blood levels while taking any medication. Because some of the meds can cause other serious health problems over time, and you will need to be switched to another med if this happens.
A good doctor will do these things I think.
If you are uncomfortable with your current doctor, or what he's prescribed you, you could always try to switch the meds, or possibly switch doctors! I found it really helpful that my doctor specializes in mood disorders and has done significant research in this area as well.
The med's are a real adjustment, and it sometimes just takes time for you to get used to them, but don't give up! Once you are on the right thing you will feel so much better.
Praying for you!
My experience is that I went to him for about three visits, with him evaluating me over the course of almost two months before I was prescribed anything. Also, I had to go get about 6 different labs run through blood work as well. He had to rule out any other health problems that might cause similar symptoms, and also needs to monitor my blood levels while taking any medication. Because some of the meds can cause other serious health problems over time, and you will need to be switched to another med if this happens.
A good doctor will do these things I think.
If you are uncomfortable with your current doctor, or what he's prescribed you, you could always try to switch the meds, or possibly switch doctors! I found it really helpful that my doctor specializes in mood disorders and has done significant research in this area as well.
The med's are a real adjustment, and it sometimes just takes time for you to get used to them, but don't give up! Once you are on the right thing you will feel so much better.
Praying for you!
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Yes, the pill regime SUCKS!!! But I've been able to get onto "mid-long term" meds so I can take everything in the evening. I still resent taking them, but it does make my life easier. Another thing that helps, is the Pharmacist makes up blister packs with all that day's meds in one "bubble". No more unscrewing bottles and remembering one of these, three of those, etc. And no more running out of one med at a time. Every month I get one month's worth, pay for one month's worth and take one month's worth. Very very easy. But yes, I still resent taking those darn pills.
On a lighter note: the "Bipolar" label. I embrace it. I reckon I've been this way since birth, and I didn't know why. I bit my cousin when I was about 3, in a sudden and uncontrollable rage, all because he and my sister were talking and laughing about something, and wouldn't tell me what. My cousin was closer, so I bit him on the arm. *I* know how I felt, and it wasn't the terrible twos.
WHY aren't I like other people? I asked myself that for years. At about 8 or 10 I was (dx)diagnosed hyperactive. Meds, counseling. "She'll grow out of it". They said. She didn't.
I always knew I was different - FELT different. A dx of Bipolar was actually a blessing. Hooray! A label. Something I can google to get information. A way of getting the right medication. A way to get psychotherapy/counseling that I needed. I find the label a good starting point. It's a way of finding others who are just like me. It's a sense of belonging. Belonging in this forum of support and sympathy.
I also label myself Christian, Woman, Australian, Creative. None of those are going to change any time soon either.
Don't deny who you are. Embrace it. Embrace others with the same labels.
On a lighter note: the "Bipolar" label. I embrace it. I reckon I've been this way since birth, and I didn't know why. I bit my cousin when I was about 3, in a sudden and uncontrollable rage, all because he and my sister were talking and laughing about something, and wouldn't tell me what. My cousin was closer, so I bit him on the arm. *I* know how I felt, and it wasn't the terrible twos.
WHY aren't I like other people? I asked myself that for years. At about 8 or 10 I was (dx)diagnosed hyperactive. Meds, counseling. "She'll grow out of it". They said. She didn't.
I always knew I was different - FELT different. A dx of Bipolar was actually a blessing. Hooray! A label. Something I can google to get information. A way of getting the right medication. A way to get psychotherapy/counseling that I needed. I find the label a good starting point. It's a way of finding others who are just like me. It's a sense of belonging. Belonging in this forum of support and sympathy.
I also label myself Christian, Woman, Australian, Creative. None of those are going to change any time soon either.
Don't deny who you are. Embrace it. Embrace others with the same labels.
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Sometimes its hard to accept labels for instance, my husband and I went for marriage counseling a year earlier and were misdiagnosed with ADHD, they put us on stimulants and our fighting blew up into rages and we ended in divorce. Recently through treatment with bipolar (him) and me cyclothymia (me) we have remarried and don't fight that much. So, I am thinking the diagnose is correct. His change is dramatic, no foot tapping at night, no pacing the room, no rages. For me I know they are still adjusting and are thinking I may need an antidepressant once they get my moods stable. But for me this cyclothymia is no "mild" bi-polar, I have broken down at work, lost many hours calling out sick due to anxiety. I am finally starting to feel stable but ya I am down I guess. I just hate adding another pill. It makes you feel like your not a strong enough faith or something. But iv'e tried natural for many years, and all I had was broken relationships and moodiness, so lets give the docs a try, maybe they got it right 
Thanks everyone for your support. Pray for me as I have 2 work tomorrow and I don't want to call out anymore, I need to make money before we become homeless.
Thanks everyone for your support. Pray for me as I have 2 work tomorrow and I don't want to call out anymore, I need to make money before we become homeless.
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Loven God
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It has been six years for me and I still have boughts with accepeting that I have a mental illness . My meds are always changing and I wonder when will it ever end . I hate the idea that there are things that I can not do that I once was able to to . I feel bipolar has taken over my life . I know how you feel .
I had a job as a suppervisoer and was a hard worker and now I can't work , I have lost my selfworth , so that is how I feel any way . Being on SSDI does not bring in the money that I was use to making so I had to make huge ajustments .
Well I am trying to accept what i can't change and change what I can but it is not easy .
I had a job as a suppervisoer and was a hard worker and now I can't work , I have lost my selfworth , so that is how I feel any way . Being on SSDI does not bring in the money that I was use to making so I had to make huge ajustments .
Well I am trying to accept what i can't change and change what I can but it is not easy .
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Yes, I hear you Loven God. You have faith which is the most important thing. I know God is the only true joy in my life and my family. God bless you.
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