Posted by bee on October 20, 2000, at 22:56:30
In reply to Re: Mild manic-depressive? to Cindy W, posted by Cindy W on October 20, 2000, at 22:19:29
Wow, interesting reading! I went to my family doc. on Thurs. and she did not feel comfortable about me trying anything new until I meet with a psych. doc. She said to up my elavil dose as I am starting the fall downfall. So I've upped my dose by 10 (as you can tell, I hate to take higher doses cuz the weight comes on after this!).
I will be going to a psych. doc. on Monday. At least I will be going in knowing quite a bit about what drugs work for me. I have not tried the MAOIs as a washout period is needed and this is the wrong time of year for me to try this. Years ago, this pdoc had suggested maybe augmenting elavil with lithium but back then, I did not think I was manic. I have a cousin and great aunt who are manic but I did not think I fit into their category. Know I'm not sure.
At least I have this board to get info and feedback now. Thanks everyone for your replies.
bee
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