what more can I do?

[UncookMyBrain]

I'm drug fucked from drugs, I can't enjoy simple things anymore like just hanging out somewhere, my mood is like a rollercoaster, I think I am thought disordered too.

I'm taking fish oil, magnesium, a multi vitamin and I'm exercising, does anyone have any other ideas that has helped them?

I can't believe I was never educated on the permanent mental health effects of drugs.
Btw I am also on zoloft and starting a mood stabilizer for "bipolar".

 

[herbavore]

It might very well be the drugs you are on that is causing the "flatness" to everything--that is a pretty common effect for a lot of people. Could you try a lower dose (of course with the input of your prescriber)?

Try inspirational reading about inner work--everything from Buddhism to self-help. Often we get stuck in our own minds and a few key concepts (wisdom) from someone else can catapult us out of the trap we could not even see we were in. Also, getting into nature alone--even just a park if you live in an urban area--on a regular basis can be a miracle. Don't make a plan--just walk into the world of plants and critters, birds, clouds and sky and see where it takes you, what it might awaken. I'm reading a book by a friend right now called Step Into Nature: Nurturing Imagination and Spirit in Everyday Life. It's a good read and a good prescription.

 

[jkmkaye]

I am not sure what mood stabilizer you are taking, but be careful. I am a serious depressive who can come up, but not bipolar. A doctor put me on a mood stabilizer and never been so messed up in the head. It made me crazy. I have mental tendacies, but can function most of the time. This mood stabilizer sent me over the edge. I shiver just thinking about it. I guess what I am trying to say is make sure you are truly bipolar, because if not the treatment may make you worse not better.
I have learned one day at a time is the best advice I can give. It does not seem so "big". Good luck to you and take good care of yourself everyday.

 

[nygiants1313]

How old are you?

I do do tnhave much advice because I'm in the same shoes as you friend.

But out I just wanted to post and let you know you are not alone.

How ow long have you been on Zoloft for? Because I see it as if you are feeling like this and have been on it for a while then it's clearly not doing its job and maybe there is no point of being on it.

But I'm I'm no expert on those drugs, I actuslly refuse to take them I believe they do more harm then good

in he grand scheme of things we are put on this planet for a relatively short time. Although 70 years seems like an eternity for people like us especially when not being able to have fun without drugs I try and push through and cherish the small things. Trust ,ex ink ow it's not easy but the only way to get Better or Improve is to work on things very very hard. What's the worst that can happen? Things don't improve and we die soon anyway, or on the positive side we some how get to a peaceful time in life where things are ok. Do you have family or friendS? What does your days consist of? What do you feel you are missing? What do you want out of life and what was the reason for the OP?

Keep pushing every day. Trust me I know it's exhausting but you know what? We can rest when we are dead lol so might as well keep trying to better our situation. Idk where you live but if the weather is nice get outside and enjoy nature.

I dont even know what I'm rambling on about now but just know a stranger out in the world can relate to you and feels for you, and hopes very deeply that you can find the peace you so righteously deserve.

 

[GetMeBackToNormal]

Stop all drugs, Eff what the doctors say since they're straight edges [most of them] who only prescribe, never actually understood what these drugs actually do to people. Meditate, fast, heal, excercise, constantly self-contemplate but never over-do to the point that that is all you do, detox yourself by strengthing your body, mind, and spirit, and stop ALL drugs. Let your brain do it's thing. It's a warrior that's being slowed down by drugs.

 

[Just.Let.Go]

^ Sing it from the roof tops !

 

[CosmicG]

Hey OP I can certainly relate to you in this one. The boredom of every day life, that feeling of never being content unless I am high, etc. You are already taking vitamins and exercising so that is good. I feel your mind would benefit greatly from meditation. It helps to live and enjoy every present moment in life for what it is truly worth. Also animals. If you do not already own a pet I think getting one would be a good idea. I only say this because without my fish tanks, my dogs, and my cats I think I would have already gone crazy. Having responsibility and being surrounded by unconditional love has proven to be incredibly healing IME.