 [ Symptoms ] my medications are not working for mood stability but my doctor does not 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 2bpd 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 do not know what to do please help [ Disease ] oh my it sounds as if you are 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 are going through i am a bit surprised you were being treated at such a young age since they do not recommend it but considering your diagnosis it sounds like the benefits outweighed the risks the trouble with psyche meds is that eventually they do not work as effectively or at all it could be that one med is not effective or the combination of a few of those you take is not working obviously you have spoken to your doctor about he has not 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 do not know as much as they do but it is your body and your mind you know if you do not feel right he does not also has he ever given you a reason as to why he does not want to change your meds you deserve an explanation that makes sense if you have already gone through all this and he is still not willing to discuss changing your meds i suggest finding another doctor who suits you and your needs better and do not feel guilty about the change you deserve a doctor that you are comfortable with that will listen to your needs and concerns good luck and remember you are not alone in your struggles with mental illness <positive_smiley>