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AriaoftheStars175 karma

Hi, thank you for this AMA!

I've been trying different medications for about 2 years for my bipolar II disorder and nothing really seems to work. The hypomania is gone (RIP my fun side) but the depression seems treatment resistant.

What medications do you recommend for bipolar depression, so that I can bring them up with my doctor next week?

Also, two people have recommended that I use ADHD meds for the lows. Would you recommend that I try ADHD meds to treat my lows?

AriaoftheStars173 karma

Thank you!

My GP is not well-versed in mental health conditions, but the psychiatrist she referred me to more-or-less kicked me out, so GP and I are trying our best with what we have. Hopefully this article will help us!

AriaoftheStars171 karma

My doctor keeps mentioning that one. We were thinking of trying it next. Did you have any bad side effects?

AriaoftheStars171 karma

Thank you, that sounds hopeful! I'll definitely talk to my doctor about it.