my depression with being diagnosed bipolar

Posted by mattj 33 days ago (Question)

my problem is ive been on zoloft and klonopin for 10 years im not addicted to anyof them but lately ive been very depressed , lost my job i was on abilify but my legs shaked all the time.. i was wondering if the zoloft was making me depressed i sleep all day, have no motivation to do anything i used to be so active. im ccared to gotohospital all they did was throw pills in my mouth i was on depokote was terrible any suggestions that i can get back to my normal life

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Written by Chemar 33 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi

meds can so often cause unpleasant side effects when they arent a right fit for the person or the diagnosis

do you have a personal doctor that you can go to rather than the hospital?

have you chatted with others who have bipolar to see if they have any experience with those meds to share?

it would also be good for you to have support and understanding from others

here is PC's BiPolar forum for you

http://forums.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11

and

the Bipolar forum at NeuroTalk

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum38.html

hope that helps a bit and all the best to you

Written by tizzylizzy 32 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Sorry if you see my answer a few time's I am new to this.

Written by tizzylizzy 32 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I used to be the same way you were, all you need is a honest friend, a little love and honest acceptance. I found that in my husband. But you might find that in friend. I often offer my email address to those who need a friend to talk to when they are in need, because I know what it is like to be alone. But I have been is your shoes. But you can get out of it. If you would like to know how I did it, email me at imaginedimages1@gmail.com and I can give you more advice.

Written by Clyde 32 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

Have you talked to your doctor about the meds issue? To me, that would be the best place to start.

Best,

Clyde

Written by tizzylizzy 32 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Yes I have, and they just seem to put me on more or take me off them. I am a little confused. I just found a person who would accept me for me, and a good councilor, and then my mom finally decided to show me the support that I needed. But right now, my husband and I are going through alot of stress because he is new to the disabled life, and I am going for the epelepsy surgery. So my depression is getting worse. But I hate relying on medications. I just need a friend I can talk to.