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tlynni2 karma

Hi there! This is really great and highly appreciated. I was diagnosed with BP when I was 16 (35 now). I have BP II, PTSD from a trauma and also ADHD. Recently I have been diagnosed with being medically resistant to BP medications. The most recent combo I have been trying is 100 MG Lamictal and 20MG Prozac. I also take Ativan as needed for panic attacks which regularly occur. My doctor does not want me on ADHD medication, but I feel like the ADHD is exacerbating the BP II. I have had to recently apply to disability due to this and have been homebound the past few months. I've gained weight and have been battling reoccurring SI.

It has been really difficult for me to accept after having hope for so many years that I just need to find the correct combo.

For people like me who are medically resistant, what advice can you offer? Is there anything more that can be done for us?

tlynni1 karma

Thank you for the response! I meditate regularly and do a lot of CBT therapy and I like worksheets. The visualization of what I'm feeling helps a lot. I also practice light exposure therapy with roleplaying with my therapist when I have a difficult situation coming up in my life.