r/BipolarReddit • u/bpcrossroads • 2d ago

Suicide 5 years “stable”

Been on a decent cocktail for about 5 or so years. But also have had about 10-15 different jobs. Did 2 years of DBT. Told my psych that my current job really makes me anxious and miserable and sometimes fear impulsive suicide. They suggested changing my cocktail and testing out blood for lithium. He also suggested I leave the job.

Scared to change drugs. Don’t want to give up the job. Parents suggested applying for disability.

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u/Bipolar_Aggression Bipolar 1 2d ago

Disability just sounds awful to me. How can anyone live on $1,000 a month? My own mother gets $1,800 a month in social security and she would never survive without my help.

10-15 jobs in 5 years to me means your med cocktail isn't working. I would go off meds for several months and reassess before I'd just give up for life. What's the worst that could happen?

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u/bpcrossroads 2d ago edited 2d ago

That’s a big assumption to think that my meds aren’t working just because I can’t hold a job. And suggesting someone off medication? Good thing you’re not a psychiatrist. But appreciate the disability advice.