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[–] iamdisillusioned 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Newly diagnosed. I've struck out with 3 therapists so far this year but I'm trying out Lamictal and Buspar. Lamictal is worsening my depression a bit but I'm hopeful!

[–] ickplant 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Welcome to our club! Sorry to hear about the therapists. I'm a therapist myself as well as a person with bipolar, and I get on my soap box about how most therapists out there don't understand bipolar and don't provide good treatment. It's very frustrating. Please keep looking though - a good therapist is worth their weight in gold.

I'm also hopeful for your meds - it takes a bit to dial everything in, just keep advocating for yourself when you feel like you need a change. I'm wishing you as smooth a ride as possible!

[–] iamdisillusioned 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for the welcome and for all you do for this community! I have another therapy appointment scheduled for next week and will keep looking if needed. Hopefully having a diagnosis will help me weed through the crowd to find someone better suited.

[–] ickplant 2 points 8 months ago

Wishing you the best of luck!