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Sandy07New Contributor
Its been over 2 years since I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 and last time I posted on here I was about to start taking a mood stabiliser. Introducing this medication has changed my life! After living a rollercoaster life for over 20 years I am now in the best headspace ever. I realise not everyone will have the same experience but maybe this post will give others hope that a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment can make a huge difference to quality of life
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Sandy07
my husband was diagnosed with lots of things before being diagnosed with Bipolar 2 which he thought he had for years
lots of years he was just on anti depressants that did not really help but then he was put on anti anxiety meds as well which has helped but heplays yoyo with his meds which I don`t think that helps
it is wonderful to hear tha it has helped you soo much -- way to go my friend
what other ways do you think that helped you on your journey to now xx
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Sandy07,
Thanks so much for sharing this. That is really wonderful. Kind of you to take the time to come back and visit, even though things have improved for you.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Sandy07, how are you today 
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WhiteknightSenior Contributor
@Sandy07
I was diagnosed in 2009 with bp2, depression and dysthymia. Like you mood stabilisers changed my life for the better.
I had been misdiagnosed in 2003 with bp1 and adhd. So 6 years of the wrong meds (10)I knew when I took the mood stabilisers I was on the right path.
Recently I have had light headaches and trouble getting to sleep. My doctor suggested instead of taking all the dose in the morning, to split it to half and half in the evening- now I fall to sleep much easier.
This thread is a good example why sufferers should be positive and have hope that there is always room for improvement.
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Unknown userMember
@Sandy07 @Whiteknight
Would you mind if as a carer of my husband who has been diagnosed with BPii I ask you some questions?
Did you ask for or were you given any evidence in relation to efficacy when the mood stabiliser was prescribed?
Are you on monotherapy (one drug only)?
Had you ever tried another drug in the same class?
Is anxiety a major issue for you?
Thank you
Darcy
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