Need some advice about meds.

[Jesus4Me24]

Hey ya'll!! I need some advice, or maybe I just wanna vent. So I've wrote before and said ya I have BPD/depression (or something else). I have not taken meds for it in a good 7 or 8 mts. I hate taking meds. I even go wks w/o taking my thyroid meds. And 2.... I feel like as a Christian I should rely on God and he'll help me to overcome my problems that are from BPD. b/c I can't seem to overcome my problems due to having BPD I then feel like I'm a faliure/failing God and so the vicious cycle goes. Last night I just poured my heart out to God. I really want to get well and be that mother my children so desperatly need. I know I need to quit being selfish and put them first. My life is for them, not myself. Which means I need to start back up on meds and stay on them. So I guess my question is... what exactly is a good BPD med to be on? Which help treat it? I was on celexa before. I just want to make sure when I go back to the docs and ask me what I want I can give them idea of what I'm looking for. I know I don't want to be on Zoloft, or Geodon. I've had bad reactions to both. Thanks for letting me vent, and thanks for the advice.

 

[madison1101]

The best person to discuss medications with is a psychiatrist. A person who is diagnosed with BPD should have a psychiatrist and a therapist who work together to provide treatment. Just because a person is a Christian does not mean that they should not have the appropriate mental health professionals in their life, working with them to learn about their symptoms, and their backgrounds.

Also, if you do not take your other medications correctly, you are jeopardizing your physical health. That is self-defeating and self-destructive.

 

[cory533]

As usual Madison is spot on. I would only add that you need to keep in touch with the Dr as you try or change meds If they are not working talk to the Dr before you stop or change dosage. Also I recommend having someone you trust and see daily help you decide if they are working. My DW is the last to know if her meds are working or if she is out of balance. At first you may feel you are just taking them for the sake of those around you and in part it is true but if they are working in time you will find you are bless most by blessing others.

As to the If I had more faith... That is bogus sometimes God uses the Flash bang instant healing sometimes he uses Dr's or others to affect change.And all too often he uses these things to help us grow in ways we otherwise would not. Just as you surely had to sit on your hands to let your children learn to tie their own shoes. Sometimes i think God sits on his hands to let us learn the hard lessons without stepping in even though it would be easier.

 

[Bellicus]

Edit: I thought i posted in the bipolar forum.