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Medication has stopped working?

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deb44437
deb44437

Between the highs & lows, my mood swings are extreme.. is it just me OR is it perhaps my meds not holding their own any more?

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  • BraunWynn
    BraunWynn deb44437

    Posted

    Hi Deb,

    You sound frustrated and tired. Personally I would go to my doctor and discuss your awarness of your ups and downs and compare it with how you felt before.

    I am bipolar and cycle rapidly. My doctor works with me tweaking my medications or slowly introducing new ones. If you have been under disabling stress, not eating properly. Alot of meds require good nutrion and exercise to work optimately.

    Take care of yourself and visit your doctor, they will help you. I hope you will feel better soon.

    • deb44437
      deb44437 BraunWynn

      Posted

      Thanks heaps BraunWynn.. you are spot on, I am tired & frustrated.. Going through a rough low period where Im questioning everything.. Good advice is keeping my head out of water so far, THANK YOU hun

  • karin65289
    karin65289 deb44437

    Posted

    Hi Deb,

    I agree with BraunWynn, go see your doctor and tell them of your observations - you may need to have your meds tweeked a bit. It is frustrating, but a reality that sometimes meds needed to be changed.

    I wish you well and hope you can see your doctor soon.

    Karin

    • deb44437
      deb44437 karin65289

      Posted

      Hi karin, frustrated for sure.. really fighting through this one & its hell.. Seriously considering going into psych at hospital before I carry out some pretty serious thoughts grrrrrr.. Its hell

  • jessica93013
    jessica93013 deb44437

    Posted

    I was on cymbalta for years and all of the sudden it just quit working. I went into a very manic episode and we had to change them.. it seems like i have s rapid cycle of manic episodes thst i usually have very high episodes every 3 to 4 months. Ill become suicidal a VERY hyper sex drive i just have to ride it out some times cause i hate switching meds.. sometimes it seems like switching meds just makes it worse. But definitely talk to ur dr they can help alot
    • deb44437
      deb44437 jessica93013

      Posted

      WOW thanks jessica.. its nice to know Im not so alone on this one like I thought at first.. Im feeling supported by everyones input & Im listening to all.. Im more suicidal on a low.. The highs are not long enough for me BUT I hate the lows like Im in now.  Thanks for message jessica

    • jessica93013
      jessica93013 deb44437

      Posted

      You are very welcome.. you are never alone when u have a fourm like this.. it has helped me ALOT with different things. Even if u feel alone there is always someone on here that can help u.. if u eve feel so low and need someone to talk to u can ALWAYS message me and ill try to help any way i can! Good luck to ya sweetie!
    • deb44437
      deb44437 jessica93013

      Posted

      Thank you jess.. Im always good at seeing other peoples probs but never able to sort out my own.. I dont feel alone now on this one after hearing from you all.. its a curse hun.. going to seek help this morning.  Hugs
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