Bipolar Medications Changed My Life

I get a lot of questions about bipolar medications and, in this video, I answer them; including how they changed my life for the better. If you’re recently diagnosed, one of the biggest problems is finding the right medication for bipolar disorder that works specifically for you. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult and exhausting. After my diagnosis of bipolar 2, the first step was trying various medications to see what worked and what didn't. Unfortunately, the side effects of many of these bipolar medications can be severe, such as weight gain, extreme drowsiness, and other effects that hinder a person's ability to function. There was a point that the bipolar medications seemed to only increase my depressive and emotional behavior. I was incapable of communicating properly with those around me. Finally, I went to my doctors and demanded to find the right routine of medications. It took me around 5 years to find a steady regimen of medications that efficiently managed my bipolar disorder without dampening my personality and increasing my weight. I still experience highs and lows on medication, however, I have more control over it, whereas before my condition was in control of me. Hopefully, in the future, research will uncover new treatment methods with fewer side effects. Until then, do not lose hope and continue communicating with medical professionals seeking the right routine of bipolar medications for you. In the comments, I hope you'll share your experience with bipolar meds and, in what ways, have they helped you. ------- Hannah posts a new video every Monday morning on the HealthyPlace YouTube Channel. You can help spread awareness and understanding by sharing this video or playlist. And if you find the video helpful, I hope you'll give it a thumbs up. I'm Hannah. I Have Bipolar 2 Playlist: http://ow.ly/RR99305UIxg BIPOLAR MEDICATIONS INFORMATION Bipolar Medication: Types, How Bipolar Meds Work http://ow.ly/u5VJ3071XZY Medications for Bipolar Depression http://ow.ly/uhyW3071Y69 Side Effects of Bipolar Medication and How to Treat Them http://ow.ly/F2RF3071Y1z Medication Side Effects Suck, Why Take Bipolar Medications? http://ow.ly/7W6J3071Yce