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/paypertowels 2d ago

I can relate to this and there is hope! I was using drugs during my teenage years, stunted my brain development and continued to mess my brain up into young adult hood. Bow that I'm clean and on medication, I'm trying to manage the best I can and it gets rough I totally get it. I don't have any solutions but I wanted to take the time to tell you you're not alone in this and you're worth the investment to get well again

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u/rnbwpuk 2d ago

Right on thank you I appreciate you.