Posted by Racer on January 29, 2006, at 14:42:26
In reply to Re: Help!! Bipolar, off meds, losing it » fenix, posted by catmint on January 29, 2006, at 14:28:28
> This morning my brother died. He was 30. He had muscular dystrophy.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
>> Thank you so much. I did get off the Lamictal slowly, I just don't know what to do from here.
It sounds as though you need *something* to help you through, even if you don't want to be on drugs longterm. Considering your financial position, which I can relate to, I'm guessing you don't have access to a therapist? You do have access to local support groups, though, which can be very, very helpful. To find them, start checking the websites for NAMI, there's another group called something like the Depressive-Bipolar Alliance, Manic Depressive/Depressive associations, etc. Most have local support groups, and they can be very, very helpful, not only in providing emotional support, but also in finding local resources when you just can't afford adequate treatment.
And in the meantime, it would probably be worth getting back on medication until you can set up a support network around yourself to help you function more effectively. I'm with Tomatheus on this: Even if you've tried ALL the bipolar drugs out there, you may not have tried the right combination to get adequate relief from your symptoms. Even as a temporary measure, it sounds as though that might be in your best interest right now.
Of course, you still don't have to do it. I'm only offering an outside opinion.
Good luck to you, and again, my sympathy on your brother's death.
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