One of the things that happens because I write about bipolar disorder so much, is that people ask me a lot of questions about what they should do with their bipolar treatment. I understand this. People feel like they don’t know what to do. And often people just don’t have a good relationship with their doctor/psychiatrist.
No One Can Make Mental Illness Treatment Decisions But You
The thing is, I can’t tell you what to do with your mental illness treatment. I can give you information, I can try to help, I can suggest reliable, mental health resources, but you have to make the treatment decision. It’s a scary thing I know. I still hate it myself.
And the people who have it the toughest are the ones who have just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or another mental illness. So here’s what I suggest you do if you’ve just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Hi In the Pink,
I missed your comment when you posted it, sorry, sometimes the comments on multiple blogs get away from me.
I'm not sure what I would do if I had to go back. Probably go right to Lamictal, as that's what ended up working the first time. But the first time it took two years to find that out.
I'm glad to have you here. I'm glad you enjoy the blog.
– N
I totally agree that those just diagnosed have it the hardest. Which of us would not wish to go back and redo the medication juggle if we could. It is hard finding the right treatment path and even harder to find it for someone else.
I am new to your blog but just wanted to say I really enjoy it.