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[So_It_Goes]

hey everyone- not really sure how this works but I’m a 40 y/o lgtbq female whose been diagnosed as bipolar, depression, ptsd, anxiety, etc—- mostly bc I haven’t responded to any of the treatments I’ve received over the past 2 decades.

Currently unemployed in the mental health field. Don’t have much social support. Looking to make connections, get advice on rebuilding your life, etc.

[sunshinefan]

I can relate. I just recently resigned from my job due to my bipolar disorder and am trying to get disability. I have worked my whole life so this is all new to me and it is not easy. Do you have a therapist? I have a great one who really helps me deal with all my feelings and stuff. I have treatment resistant depression and the only thing that has worked for me is ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy-shock therapy) I don't recommend it unless you absolutely can't find anything else that works. It has worked wonders for me, but it is not easy to go through. I would try therapy first and find a good psychiatrist too.

[EnergeticTortoise in reply to sunshinefan]

SunShineFan, Thanks for the response, I had considered ECT, but then had Grand Mal Seizures. no therapist, I'm glad you found a good one tho.

[So_It_Goes in reply to sunshinefan]

Thanks sunshinefan!

no therapist 🫣 … mostly bc I’m a licensed therapist and I guess I feel ashamed seeking help. Which I know is ridiculous and I’m trying to get over it.

ECT didn’t work for me unfortunately- I’m in the process of trying to get into a VNS study so 🤞

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

How disappointing to have so many years of treatment that hasn't worked. I'm sorry you have been suffering so long

We are here to offer you support

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