No, I don't think you're exaggerating this. In your third day of antidepressants, and, maybe within the first several weeks, I think you may notice many changes.
Congratulations for being willing to try something radically different. One way or another, I think you're going to be fine.
@PhoenixPhail That's really encouraging that y'all don't think so. I'm starting to believe I'm not... there will be moments of doubt but your encouragement really helps
I certainly do not feel your exaggerating. I appreciate your honest feelings and not being afraid to tell us. This way we can pray for you and I truly believe that if you keep taking your meds for depression and all, they'll have time to kick in and do even better for you so you feel like you have a more normal life. I'm proud of you for taking these steps. Keep up the good work, I'll keep praying for you.
@LadyGrace oh my god LadyGrace you're such a blessing. Thank you very much for your support and those heartwarming words you always give me and they help me just right. 🥹❤ Thank you dear.
I got bipolar 1 so i feel you i legit went to the hospital last month cuz my med combo wasnt good and once you get on the right doses and stuff life returns to normal :) i still get overly emotional but part is my personality and part is it so hang in there it gets better i promise <3
@TryingtoLava Oh dear. I'm so sorry about that. I am glad you are in a place when you can promise things will get better. You should be proud of yourself. Issue with me is that nobody knows except two of my friends who are now currently dealing with some serious issues. So basically I have no one to talk this through except online... it is kind of scary at times, but so far I'm only praying I'll deal with it wisely and do no reckless decisions.
@Friendlyperson i get it i never even shared that on SW for lots of years cuz i felt embarrassed and thought peeps would think im 'crazy' then i was like idc im me and hey if you ever feel like youre a danger to yourself call for help theres nothing wrong with reaching out to professionals when you start to drown heres my experience https://similarworlds.com/groups/similar-worlds/5310464-Im-freeeee-and-back-to-me-3
@TryingtoLava I read your post.. it was so heartfelt and I got engaged with it so much. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the world. And with me now. You are really brave and you should really be proud of yourself. 🥹
I don't feel you're exaggerating. You're showing concern and a desire to get to the bottom of that which is disruptive to your life. Most people are not capable of doing what you're doing.
@Friendlyperson You're welcome. If I may I would like to offer this. Don't ever feel like you are strange, odd, or less human for being bipolar. The fact that you are open about it and as I said being concerned about it shows you are stronger than most of the people who view themselves as 'normal'.
May I ask what medications you're on? It's my understanding that you can't take simply an SSRI antidepressant with bipolar 2 because it will trigger a manic phase.
