no meds + mixed episode
i am on a low dose of an antipsychotic mainly for sleep, but cannot increase the dose due to interactions with other medications i take. i have tried almost all medication options under the guidance of my care team and have been allergic to all so far. this isn’t unusual for me, i’m extremely sensitive to medications. all that to say, i would love to be on meds but my doctors and i are currently at a stand still. + that not being on medication when dealing with a mixed state sucks. i feel scared and hopeless about my responses to the meds and what that means for me long term.
i can tell i am entering a mixed state and the last time i had one was pretty brutal. i do have appointments lined up with my providers and i have support from family, but i was hoping some of you may just have anecdotal advice on how to manage better.
i am going to try to limit substances, try to sleep or at least rest, and do my best to resist impulses…but mixed states are just so awful and anything you’ve found to be helpful would be great to hear. even just hearing that i’m not alone would be much appreciated.
edit for clarity: when i say limit substances that for me mainly means caffeine, i drink a decent amount of coffee. i smoke weed or cigarettes very occasionally. so when i said that i just meant i’m going to plan to cut all of that. but i don’t drink alcohol or take other drugs.