Bipolar

I don't tell anyone about my DID except my close friends because people assume I will turn into somone else with a different name or something like that. They are clueless as to what it really entails and how well I can control it and that it's not a lifelong thing. People are really ignorant about mental abnormalities. It's frustrating.

 

I've been on lithium for quite some time now. 1800 mgs along with 100mg zoloft, 225mg effexor and 1mg clonazepam to help me sleep. Does this seem alot or more than normal? I've had some serious experiences in the past and I am prone to being very depressed.

BTW hi, new here

 

The amount of medication varies from person to person. There is no "normal" amount. That said, it seems like you are taking a normal amount of medication. How much you take depends on how severe the disorder is.

Peace and love

 

I don't know anything about those medications or the condition you suffer from. I don't know if 1800 mgs is too much, too little, or the normal amount. Same for 100mg, 225mg, and 1mg. But the variety of drugs you're taking seems like a lot. Four different drugs seems risky. Are the effects of these drugs well known? Are their effects on your body in the presence of each other well known? Hopefully, the amounts you mentioned (1800mg, 100mg,...) are small, in which case it probably isn't that hazardous.

I should be one to talk though. I often mix recreational drugs together without a exact way of measuring the dosage. I'm probably putting myself more at risk than you. :&

 

that's not too much. My ex takes about that much. many take more. I suppose the effexor is to keep you up and the Klonipin to sleep. Fortunately you can take Zoloft, it's milder than some others.

I've been off meds and living alone kinda not doing too well but lately things have been getting out of control. Luckily I'm alone and can get a grip but I need to find something again. It doesn't help that the mental health facility is in the projects and I'm too scared to take the bus there. Seriously scary and dangerous. I'm rethinking my no meds decision. Maybe I can't function w/o them unless I'm just going to lay around on my couch all day w no friends or life besides this computer and some tv. Gack!