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[x2yzh9]

Over Xmas break I went to my psychologist and was tested for ADD, Depression, Anxiety and Bi-Polar disorder. The results came back and I displayed ADD traits, not enough to get treated however. Depression was not very bad at all, but anxiety was rising and my psychologist said I displayed extremely heavy Bi-Polar traits, but she didn't want to over-diagnose me with something like that, what with all the hormones and all that.

I'm supposed to be going to a psychiatrist to get prescribed a mood-stabilizer...And I don't really know what to do. I mean, I hear varying reports of success with other people, but it's exhausting. Some days I feel stable, others I feel like it's a rollercoaster of emotions. I recently went into a high period, a month or two ago and have been maintaining it but it seems like things are steadily getting worse and I'm slipping into another low period. I don't really know what to do or how to actively change it, it just seems like everything is starting to get worse and worse, and I don't know what to do.

[GlyphGryph]

Full bipolar or hypomanic?

I've got major depression with hypomanic periods myself. I don't mind them so much, though some of the associated inappropriate urges can occasionally become a problem.

The mood stabilisers seem to make things better, at the very least they don't make things worth. It's worth giving them a try, honestly.

[x2yzh9]

I don't really know. I read some stuff, and it sounds like I have extremely long periods of moderate to severe depresson with smaller period of hypomania, but I'm not a professional, so I can't really tell. I just got diagnosed/whatever with it the other week

[GlyphGryph]

Sounds like your in the same boat then. I'd say give them a try and see how you do. It varies so much from person to person, its the only real way to see if they'll help or not.

[mnjiman]

It could be possible you are simply not eating correctly. Maybe something is going in your life that you dont know is effecting you.

Simply put, dont take medication just because its given to you. Do your own research first on what the medication is.

The medication may do more harm than good.

[Knight of Fools]

And, most importantly listen to a professional before listening to random internet advice - Even if it comes from me.


I recommend going along with what you're doctor says, but do your research. If there's something you feel uncomfortable with or a doubt you have, tell the doctor. Whatever conspiracy theories have about doctors, money, and government mind control, most drugs doctors deal out for these sorts of things only have mild to moderate side effects, and those are most noticeable when you first start taking the medication. There's a reason that doctors give these medication, and a reason why people take them: They usually work.

If it makes you feel better, start up an exercise regime, pick up a hobby, and study something (Don't just memorize for a test). Exercise gives your body natural endorphins, hobbies give you a sense of progression and bolster endorphin growth, and studying makes you smart, resulting in yet more endorphins. Endorphins make you happy, and can, in the least, soften your crashes if you remain consistent. Making wise health choices in general is also recommended.

Refer to your doctor if you want to hold off on medication to test doing your own thing out - But remember that it may even be easier to start doing more things on the medications. Your doctor will be the best reference of knowledge there for your unique and particular case. Also refer to your doctor if you want to stop taking the medication for whatever reason, as you can crash easily after dumping a medical regimen if you do it improperly.