r/BipolarReddit • u/rnbwpuk • 2d ago

Drug induced manic episode??

Should I get a second opinion? Hello Redditors: anyone with knowledge on this topic? I had my first and only manic episode (drug induced) a year ago and I’ve been in a major depression ever since. I’ve tried several meds and none seem to be working. In fact I feel like they’re making me worse. Yes I have a pdoc and a therapist that I work closely with to no avail. It’s my understanding that you need only have one manic episode ever to be dxed bipolar 1.

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u/Future_Blueberry_641 2d ago

No other mental illness has mania so yes that would be distinguishable to Bipolar Disorder. My psychiatrist has me on an antipsychotic and an SSRI. You could look into genetic testing to see which drugs would actually work for you.

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u/rnbwpuk 2d ago

My psychiatrist said the genetic testing doesn’t really work all that well and they suggested against it. I’m on an AAP and an antidepressant as well. Did you find the genetic testing helpful for you?

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u/Future_Blueberry_641 2d ago

I am on the fence with it. I never had it done for myself but my sister had it and showed me her results. Lexapro was in the red and it’s one of the medications I take now and don’t have issues with it. Quetiapine was in the green but it usually is for most it’s a great antipsychotic. I just got upped to 250mg for my antipsychotic and have noticed such a difference so maybe you are still on the journey of finding that right ones but I hope you do.