What happens if you are taking the wrong medication? One thing I have recently learned is that medication didn’t ruin my life. The wrong medication is what ruined my life. The wrong diagnosis is what almost ruined my life.
I know this now after finding the right stuff! Or at least really close. We do need to do some tweaking. But I feel better than I have in a long time. Years, type of a long time!
What happened
The last time I was on medication, I had been given a diagnosis of Bipolar. When I stopped the medication (with the Dr. approval), it was under the warning that the same symptoms would get worse. However, that was not the case. At least it didn’t get worse.
I maintained without medication for 12 years, using diet, exercise and maca powder to control my moods. I was under the assumption that medication would not work for me and had ruined that portion of my life.
What changed
After having my 4th child, I went into postpartum depression. We believe it may have begun with my 3rd child and was never treated. So, by the time the next one came, I was good and loony!
I began this medication this time because I was afraid of hurting my own children. I would rather deal with the side effects and the feeling of being controlled than to hurt those I love the most.
So glad I did
I am so relieved to feel somewhat normal again. It does make me kind of tired, and there is some confusion, as well as a little shaking, which is why I said we have some tweaking to do.
But seriously, I am not going into a rage over every little thing and not being able to stop. It was like watching a horror movie and not being able to close my eyes or scream when it got scary.
Medication has helped
I am trying to get back to all I used to d,o and I look forward to seeing all of you much more too! Thanks for reading.
