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If boredom were a CTB method, I would be long gone
- Sep 13, 2020
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Not that it's a competition but I have bipolar 1; but, if it were a competition what would I win?
Tried about 13 meds targeting the bipolar with zero efficacy until I tried Zyprexa. It works great for keeping me out of hypomania/mania or reducing the duration and intensity of my episodes.
After experimentation, I discovered with lots of MINDFULNESS (big plug - try it) that I can function decent taking Zyprexa prn. Been doing this for about 4 years.
I am 100% happy with my strategy of taking Zyprexa as an effective approach for "the ups", but I'm thinking of seeking an add-on for what might be considered dysthymia and/or anhedonia.
Luckily, my depression typically is extremely shallow compared to most others with bipolar depression. I'm trying to decide what med I could potentially add daily in order to try and raise my baseline mood away from "meh".
Anyone have any recommendations what to consider taking based on experience or otherwise?
FYI, I don't necessarily recommend meds to others and I have tried essentially every non med option I could research and implement. I like to recommend non-medical options first, ideally, for most people.
Thanks for any recommendations.
Tried about 13 meds targeting the bipolar with zero efficacy until I tried Zyprexa. It works great for keeping me out of hypomania/mania or reducing the duration and intensity of my episodes.
After experimentation, I discovered with lots of MINDFULNESS (big plug - try it) that I can function decent taking Zyprexa prn. Been doing this for about 4 years.
I am 100% happy with my strategy of taking Zyprexa as an effective approach for "the ups", but I'm thinking of seeking an add-on for what might be considered dysthymia and/or anhedonia.
Luckily, my depression typically is extremely shallow compared to most others with bipolar depression. I'm trying to decide what med I could potentially add daily in order to try and raise my baseline mood away from "meh".
Anyone have any recommendations what to consider taking based on experience or otherwise?
FYI, I don't necessarily recommend meds to others and I have tried essentially every non med option I could research and implement. I like to recommend non-medical options first, ideally, for most people.
Thanks for any recommendations.