About depression

[Herababy]

Hi my name is Emmanuella. I think am bipolar, i started having depression and anxiety last year when I was in college. I took medication for it for about 6 months. Right now I feel its back. What can I do cuz I haven't been sleeping like i used to.

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Hi, it sounds like seeing a doctor again and getting on medication is needed.

[Herababy in reply to Hidden]

The problem is medication isn't helping

[Hidden in reply to Herababy]

There are so many different medications, if that one isn’t working it’s time to get re-evaluated. If you are bipolar then an SSRI won’t help you

[Herababy in reply to Hidden]

The thing here is, medication doesn't help me so much anything

[Hidden in reply to Herababy]

Hi Emmanuella and welcome!

You said you think you are bipolar. What is the doctor's diagnosis?

I have Bipolar II Disorder. Years ago I was depressed mostly and there were a few hypomanic episodes. I have always been extremely anxious. I can feel a hypomanic episode coming on. I get keyed up and I feel adrenaline pumping through my body non-stop. More recently, I experienced mixed moods, ultra-rapid cycling. I am on medication and I am stable now.

Lack of sleep is a warning sign. Sleep is extremely important. There are many medications out there and everyone responds differently. My doctor focused more on the sleep issue. Once I started sleeping everything improved.

[Herababy in reply to Hidden]

Morning I haven't had episodes of depression and anxiety since last year. Suddenly I do, I have different episodes, mood swings. Last year, I felt a lot better

[Hidden in reply to Herababy]

Yes, I had periods of stability as well.