Posted by wendy b. on November 26, 2002, at 22:45:21
In reply to Re: Is depression damaging my brain? - » Krysti, posted by catmint on November 26, 2002, at 14:11:31
Amy,
Just to chime in here -- Depakote is NOT a panacea drug, does not work for everyone with bipolar. In fact, I've heard more stories of difficulty on it (and weight gain, and increased depression, and hypersomnia, and apathy) than I've heard good. Although it must work for some people. Just know that if it doesn't work for you, you wouldn't be alone...
Check the archives here - search on 'depakote' on psychobabble, and you can read a ton about what others have experienced. Just use the SEARCH button you find at the bottom of any psychobabble page.
Good luck to you. I have a 10-yr old who I often wonder about, i.e., will she get what I've got (bipolar, mostly depressive) or worse, the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder her father has...! What a legacy. How is your child's father? Is he depressed too?
Wendy
> Kristi,
> Thank you for replying. My doctor did in fact suggest Trileptal but I guess I was planning on going on Depakote anyway.
>
> Have you ever been on Depakote?If so, did it make your depression worse? Also, please tell me more about your experience with Trileptal, dosage, side effects, how long you've taken it, etc.
>
> I'm glad you found something that works for you. Maybe I will try it?
>
> Amy
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