i was told that i was bipolar

[vic1911]

i was told when i was 15 that i was bipolar and have tried medication but it really never did anything
so i stopped taking it and i feel i should try something different because i feel that i need to for my kids sake
but really dont want to take meds for the fact i dont like taking medications i dont even take tylenol for a headache
what should i do i want to be a better mother and take meds for my kids someone please help me figure out what to do thank you for your help if you can help

[rogelio63]

I know what you mean,,I went through the same thing,,,the meds made me feel worse it seemed like.  I've felt good since but I wonder about if it was a accurate diagnosis or am I just slightly manic.  

Rodger

[sardean]

Admitting that there may be a problem is a first step in the right direction. You should do it for yourself, and the effects will be a better experience for all of those around you.Sometimes medication is the only effective course of action. It sounds like you want to take meds, so I would see a doctor right away. Don't procrastinate like so many of us do.

[ILADVOCATE]

There are classes on parenting. Talk therapy is good as well. A person certainly would not take medication just for their kids. However, if you believe you have bipolar it must have impacted on other areas of your life. Think about what. Keep a Mood Tracker here. And discuss that with a psychiatrist. As for medications there are increasing number of options. These two sites might be of help:
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/meds/moodstabilizers.htm