oh my it sounds as if you're having a very rough time of things. first off i want to tell you that you are not alone. i also suffer from bipolar disorder and my 9 year old was diagnosed with it as well as being diagnosed with ied. i understand much of what you're going through. i'm a bit surprised you were being treated at such a young age (since they don't recommend it) but considering your diagnosis it sounds like the benefits outweighed the risks. the trouble with psyche meds is that eventually they don't work as effectively or at all. it could be that one med isn't effective or the combination of a few of those you take isn't working. obviously you've spoken to your doctor about he hasn't been willing to make a change. have you explained why you want the change that the meds are no longer as effective? have you been assertive? some doctors act as though you don't know as much as they do. but it's your body and your mind. you know if you don't feel right he doesn't. also has he ever given you a reason as to why he doesn't want to change your meds? you deserve an explanation that makes sense. if you have already gone through all this and he's still not willing to discuss changing your meds i suggest finding another doctor who suits you and your needs better. and don't feel guilty about the change. you deserve a doctor that you're comfortable with that will listen to your needs and concerns. good luck and remember you're not alone in your struggles with mental illness. <positive_smiley>
my medications aren't working for mood stability but my doctor doesn't want to change anything. what should i do? . i have been on and off psych medications for almost eight years now (i started to be medicated for major depression when i was 13 then they started treating me for bipolar 2/bpd along with anxiety ptsd and psychotic episodes). along with the constant medication shifts until my current psychiatrist refuses to change my medication i was hospitalized in a state mental facility went through ect treatments and psychotherapy. i don't know what to do. please help.