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This is the hardest thing I have ever had to endure in my own life. Medication was torture until I finally found the right the combination of the right stuff. I am faithful to take my meds every day. There is so much, so deep, and so dark content that it's hard for me to write it down. But to those who suffer, may we suffer together. Eventually I will keep adding to this post, I think, revealing more story as I am able. Feel free to ask questions.
 

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This is the hardest thing I have ever had to endure in my own life. Medication was torture until I finally found the right the combination of the right stuff. I am faithful to take my meds every day. There is so much, so deep, and so dark content that it's hard for me to write it down. But to those who suffer, may we suffer together. Eventually I will keep adding to this post, I think, revealing more story as I am able. Feel free to ask questions.
I will be praying for you. I have it too and I suffer so much with manic attacks that come and go. It causes me deep anxiety. I haven't found the right medications yet, but I'm thankful you have!
 
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It's like Space Balls 2 the search for more meds. I have bipolar as well. It sucks. My medication is designed to keep the mania at bay and anti depressants can cause mania. I tend to go through cycles of depression with a little bit of normal mood in between each wave. It's good to know God is in complete control of my life. I'm learning to enjoy every thing he loans to me. A bad mania can kill a marriage, rip kids away, destroy friendships and push family away permanently. All of which have happened to me. Every time it happens though, God pieces a life together for me. Life comes and goes but He remains the same. Just enjoy what he has for you when he has it for you.
 
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