I was desperately ill a couple of years ago and was hearing voices, had terrible anxiety and I believed no medication would ever work for me. I was in a mess and went berserk and desperately out of control in hospital. Luckily my psychiatrist had an idea to contact a specialist in London. The specialist put me on Lurasidone. Although this is an antipsychotic it is thought to act in a similar way to an antidepressant, yet with no hypermanic or hypomanic side effects. It’s also a mood stabiliser. I describe it as a wonder drug because I have never felt so stable and well for pretty much my entire life. It is a relatively new medication and is perhaps not fully understood but I am confident I will never suffer from depression and mania ever again. I wonder if Lurasidone will become the new gold standard treatment for bipolar.
Finally I was prescribed Clomipramine, a mild antidepressant that is used for obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. Alongside the Lurasidone I have never felt so well after taking this medication. My dosage has gradually increased over the last few months until where I am now, almost at maximum level. I just feel great, really confident and happy being myself. I have a great sense of humour as I used to. I am certain this antidepressant medication will not trigger mania, no matter what the dosage. My psychiatrist agreed with me.
With this treatment plan I know I will be ok no matter what life throws at me.
To summarise I highly recommend Clomipramine and Lurasidone. They are a great combination for those unlucky enough to suffer from bipolar disorder. They provide antidepressant, mood stabiliser and antipsychotic treatment if combined. I have extensive knowledge through first hand experience of certain types of medication. The future is bright. Take care of yourself. I would be very interested to hear your views on my article. So please follow me if you can. Thank you.