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Medication but still have mixed episodes

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Truint40

06/13/2023 at 1:15 AM

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Does anyone take a lot of meds but still suffer with mixed episodes? I'm really struggling. I have real low lows and am super depressed but have trouble sleeping which causes me to be wired. I have schizoaffective.

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06/13/2023 at 7:32 PM

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Hi @Truint40

How are you doing today?

I am sorry even with mediation you are still struggling. I would talk to your doctor, the medication have a better balance so that you are not having these lows/sleeping trouble. Let me tag a few others who may be able to share their experiences.

@Neatie @Inpruvi @Mbrand @ruthparks16 @Debraownby1 @elisabeth.k @Ltdale1 @Deborah @Ownthegoddess @Aviapaq @DäveStëin @LeeLee69 @Jbirol @Kaitlinjwagner1 @CaseyJo @Jamifarris @Cdbo2001 @Annie1062 @KrisPar77 @NannaPepaw7 @juliemarth23 @JanetFisa @rileytabatha @ldoneil @Dixiemom23 @Gumbypokey @Princess1974 @XGraceX @Jacjoslog @ColinG @Donnaw @Hunter09! @mrscarone @Country115

Do you take medication but still struggle with symptoms? What do you take? How did you find balance?

Remember to rate your medication using this feature: https://member.carenity.us/medications

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Lizzi from the Carenity team

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Medication but still have mixed episodes https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/medication-5308 2023-06-13 19:32:27

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06/20/2023 at 6:19 PM

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@LizziB I've been on 35 different meds and have been taking them for thirty years. I was going to get ECT but did not have anyone to watch me three days a week. I'm going to get TMS see if that helps.

Medication but still have mixed episodes https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/medication-5308 2023-06-20 18:19:41

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06/26/2023 at 12:56 PM

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Hi @Truint40

When you get it, please let us know how TMS works for you. I also encourage you to leave your opinion about your medication here: https://member.carenity.us/medications

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Medication but still have mixed episodes https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/medication-5308 2023-06-26 12:56:18

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