Today, I was my family Dr. I had …
Today, I was my family Dr. I had been taken off of Avandia ( Diabetic Medication ) replaced with a new diabetic …
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The last couple of weeks have gotten increasingly difficult for me with my roller coaster moods and never knowing from one day to the next how I will feel. When I woke up today I knew I needed to call my pdoc and let him straighten it out. I have tried long enough to control this on my own with minimal medication. I felt much better after my appt. with him. He felt it was time to try Lithium given my up and down history and the symptoms of the last few weeks. I actually felt relieved. I took Lithium when I was 19 and dont honestly remember its effectiveness. I wasnt very serious about this disorder back then and am fairly certain I didnt give it a fair chance to work. It didnt help that my father refused to pay for it because he didnt believe in psychiatrists or psych meds. I eventually gave up all meds and went without for years which was very detrimental to my mental health. So, I am very hopeful now and I pray that I dont experience any side effects or adverse reactions. I am hoping I can feel normal for a change. I really, really want that. If I could stabilize for even a year at a time, I would be happy. Hell, I would be happy with a couple of months of stability, smile. Please pray for me and ask God to let this new medication cocktail work. I pray for all of you and wish stability for all of you. Hugs
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hi shelly... just thought of dropping in for a quick hello... wishing u peace and health... cheers... afzal...
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Shelly, when I was first diagnosed with BP, over 16 years now, it took them 2 1/2 years to get me stable. I was on evry cocktail imaginable. Then they finally put me on epival (divalproic acid - also used by epileptics ) and lithium. After 2 1/2 years of hell, I was my normal self within 2 weeks!!!!! Needless to say, I was estatic!!! The only down side for me was that the lithium gave me the shakes but that was a small price to pay. After a year they weaned me off the lithium and the epival kept me going for ten years. I returned to teaching, a high stress job, and only had a few minor bouts each year. I thought that I had found the magic elixer. Well, nevr assume anything with BP. Then in Nov.2005 my life started to fall apart again, the depression and panic attacks were back full force and no end in sight. By Feb 2006, I had to go on sick leave, I could no longer function. they believe my severe relapse was caused by burn out. I am a perfectionist and highly OCD. My job was the center of my life. I went to work at 7, worked through lunch and recess, Came home had supper and worked for another 2 or 3 hours. I worked on school work 6 days a week. I tried to be the best that i could be and look where it got me!!! Anyway, lithium has been around for many years and has a very good track record. i hope it works for you. Debbie
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shell; i'm so glad that you called the pdoc. i pray that the lithium will be the real kicker for you. you are a wonderful friend and i thank God for you. you are in my thoughts and prayers.....spike
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Lithium made a huge difference to me. I still take lots of other stuff but that's what finally pulled me out of depression.
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I understand Shelly. I am presently taking an older med, an maoi called parnate. I tried countless SSRI's until it was determined that they are ineffective for me. The pd will raise my dose to the highest level because so far I am doing well on the parnate. I will pray that the lithium does the same for you. You're such a positive individual and it would be wonderful to see you reach stability. God Bless. I've missed you!
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