It's similar for me. But, i also believe that sometimes we believe that the meds aren't working, but they are working, just maybe not as good as we want/would like. It's same for me that when my sleep starts reducing, that I am going up. and I try to stop it. So, there are so many things I have to do in addition to the meds to stay stable, and stable for me still includes going up/down. It's just not out of control. I still alternate between less sleep and giddy and hypersomnia. It's been a good 30 years for me. I just consider myself/body as high maintenance because of all the lifestyle things and daily routines I have to follow to stay as stable as I can. So, yeah I agree that it's not all meds and you really to need to work hard at it too.
I had my first manic episode when I was 16 I became delusional and I was in and out of mental hospitals for years even ended up in a state hospital I’m much better now but it’s still a struggle
Whenever someone says this, I think about this idea that maybe psychiatry has it all wrong. Maybe mental and emotional disorders aren't chemical imbalances in the brain and are some else altogether.
@BipolarGossamer I wish I knew more. I believe mental illness is a real thing. An illness that a person is not incontrol of. I also believe in a spiritual realm. Where demons and angels can influence this reality.
You seem to be doing good. Makes me happy! 😊
Aww 🥰 I am! I hope youre doing well too
You are so right you have to have a lot of coping skills
Sleep excercise and staying clean is so important
It's similar for me. But, i also believe that sometimes we believe that the meds aren't working, but they are working, just maybe not as good as we want/would like. It's same for me that when my sleep starts reducing, that I am going up. and I try to stop it. So, there are so many things I have to do in addition to the meds to stay stable, and stable for me still includes going up/down. It's just not out of control. I still alternate between less sleep and giddy and hypersomnia. It's been a good 30 years for me. I just consider myself/body as high maintenance because of all the lifestyle things and daily routines I have to follow to stay as stable as I can. So, yeah I agree that it's not all meds and you really to need to work hard at it too.
I had my first manic episode when I was 16 I became delusional and I was in and out of mental hospitals for years even ended up in a state hospital I’m much better now but it’s still a struggle
I'm glad you're doing better. But yes, I think it'll constantly be a battle to stay well.
This is my story I was on a podcast
Ooo which podcast?
I have bipolar 1 and sleep is my biggest challenge
The only medication that I found that works for me is no meds
Whenever someone says this, I think about this idea that maybe psychiatry has it all wrong. Maybe mental and emotional disorders aren't chemical imbalances in the brain and are some else altogether.
@BipolarGossamer I wish I knew more. I believe mental illness is a real thing. An illness that a person is not incontrol of. I also believe in a spiritual realm. Where demons and angels can influence this reality.