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ORIGINAL: nikaa

I agree meds can make the life of a manic much easier, however; getting to that point can be a long and painful process for many people. Finding the right medication and the right dosage is a hit and miss.
 
I couldnt agree more. It took me over 12 months to find the right medication and dose. Of course it took 18 years for me to finally be diagnosed correctly! lol

 I personally hate how the meds made me feel or lack of feeling and have not taken them for several years now.  I have found other ways,to balance out my highs and lows(some of which I mentioned). However, I would and do always suggest, heck urge people suffering from long bouts of depression to seek "professional" help.
 
Again, I couldnt agree more, and a second opinion is also always adviseable.

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ORIGINAL: medievalwench

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ORIGINAL: LuckyAlbatross

And it shouldn't take something so stupid to make them messed up to begin with.

Depression is a disease, but for the most part treatable.  Issues like this should be rare and far between.

its not a common occurance, which is why it has been difficult, i'm sorry you think this is stupid.
it is treatable but some people are meds resistant for whatever reason.