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Bipolar in severe depression.

ZZm1Contributor

Bipolar in severe depression.

Hi I have BP2 and have been trying for over a year to see a psych to change my medication which clearly is not working. Each day I am struggling to beat suicidal thoughts, which is getting very tiring. I can certainly understand when someone takes their own life as there is no support anywhere. I live alone and that makes it much worse. I don't see reaching out is going to solve this. What I need is medication change, I should know I have had a lot of experience. But would like to talk to anyone in same situation, it helps for a while. I have pushed the doctor and even she is helpless to help in the mental health system. Apart from going to hospital which I cannot do because I have pets. I don't know what to do and the fight is too hard. I have been in this lull for 3 long months now.

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tymeModerator

Re: Bipolar in severe depression.

Hey @ZZm1 ,

I'm sorry things are so hard.

Good on you for reaching out and going to the hospital. I hope things start moving for you.

Just hang in there.

We are sitting with you.

tyme

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MermaidHairSenior Contributor

Re: Bipolar in severe depression.

Hey @ZZm1 welcome to the forums, I'm glad you're here!

Bipolar depression really is a beast hey? It's the nastiest thing ever and I'm really sorry you're going through it. Good on you for hanging in there and trying to get on top of it, just for that you are so strong! Hopefully your recent hospital visit gets the ball rolling for you. My last med change pretty much sorted it for me about 8 months ago. I still get lows but nowhere near as severe as I did, it can get better.

Will be thinking of you and keep us updated please! There is also a bipolar forum on here if you ever wanted to pop over there to read about it or connect with others who get it.

Bipolar thread on SANE

Take care 🙏

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ZZm1Contributor

Re: Bipolar in severe depression.

Shanks and yes I have been in touch with a mental health person this morning but still have to wait for an appointment. All I need is a medication change. What is so hard. I am struggling really bad here. No wonder so many people top themselves.

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tymeModerator

Re: Bipolar in severe depression.

I'm sorry to hear that this is taking some time @ZZm1 . I hear how frustrating this is, especially if you actually know what you need.

Is there an approximate wait time for your appointment?

Also, are there things you've been up to today to help you get through?

I'm so glad you have been able to reach out here. Good on you.

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