Hi everyone, much love to you all. I've been diagnosed with all kinds of things over the years, but predominantly bipolar. However, I don't get the manic highs (which is obviously good), just the crashing lows. I never know how I'm going to feel each day I wake up, so I'd say it's more like Cyclothymia.
I'm currently on 60mg Fluoxetine and, apart from feeling a bit numb at times, it's really not helping. I still cry a lot and feel massive despair.
Personally, I feel like I need something to get me through the lows when they happen, rather than something that is supposed to keep me steady, but if anything, stops me feeling happy.
Has anyone been in a similar situation and found something that helps? I have tried Diazepam, but that also numbs me (although it does help with the anxiety).
I don't seem to be able to find medication that uplifts you, instead of trying to just counteract the lows. I know we're all different biologically, but I would happily take any advice!
Thanks so much x
p.s. I can't tolerate Sertraline or Mirtazapine, which isn't hugely helpful, I know!