@Derrick545 I answered your other question as well. I have bipolar disorder type 1. I took Abilify for many years, and I continue to take Wellbutrin along with a drug newly approved for bipolar called Latuda. It’s working at the moment.
I am a Hawaii Certified Peer Specialist in mental health. I am trained to work with others like you and me with mental illness learn to manage some symptoms and improve the quality of life.
I applaud you for reaching out to this forum for support in your search for a treatment that will help. Keep reaching out.
Here’s what’s currently working for me:
1. Taking a few different medications like Latuda and Wellbutrin and something to help me sleep.
2. Following my WRAP on a daily basis.
3. Getting a little light exercise. I walk over 2 miles about 2 or 3 times each week.
4. Staying connected with other people. Right now, I have a daughter living with me, and she keeps me socially active.
I don’t know if any of that will work for you, but you might think about some of the ideas.
Finally, I suggest to everyone I know with a mental illness to do one nice thing for yourself each day. When I was in the depths of a depressive episode, my one nice thing would sometimes be as simple as brushing my teeth. When I’m feeling better, my one nice thing is a walk in a beautiful park. Your one nice thing is totally up to you. I wish you the best of luck.