Posted by crepuscular on March 16, 2002, at 14:27:23
In reply to Re: A case of Seroquel induced TD, posted by OldSchool on March 16, 2002, at 13:30:38
lifetime risk (untreated) of suicide for me >= 50%. probability of work disability from extreme mood cycling & depression = 100%. risk of losing important relationships & insulting those around me when manic = 100%. risk of massive insomnia=100%. probability that an AD will give me hypomania within 2 months >=90%.
ability to make sustained progress on artistic projects and personal relationships when treated = 100%. ability untreated <= 25%.
this is the real-world context of risk from neuroleptic drugs for me. yes, i could be one of the proportionally few people who get TD or NMS. but having tried lots of things, and even *losing* weight on seroquel(!), i have to say i'm mostly thankful for it being there.
someday there will be actual curative treatment - without risk -for major affective disorders. but we are simply not there yet.
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