Posted by JahL on April 6, 2003, at 22:16:28
In reply to has anyone here been precribed opiates for BP?, posted by bobby on April 4, 2003, at 7:28:38
> If so, I may be on the verge of a breakthough. I would appreciate any input concerning this matter. I always feel normal on them---or maybe it's just the buzz.....
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Standard word of caution - but congrats!!!
I have Bipolar NOS and have been taking Methadone 5mg (self-prescribed) for about 18 months now. In that period my dose has not increased one iota. Above that dose I experience vastly diminishing returns. Meth improves my cognition a little and blesses me with a small increase in energy. I can just about work out on the bag now, which is good for all sorts of reasons.
I have a strong feeling that 'real' opiates (i.e: full agonists & not Heroin substitutes) may also be (part of) the answer for myself, at least in the shortish term, taking into a/c the obvious problem of tolerance.
Here in the UK it is impossible to get opiates prescribed; your leg could be falling off and you'd still get given Paracetamol! Therefore it's impossible to validate this hunch over here. If the course of ECT I'm about to embark upon doesn't help then I think a trip to America beckons (as once before)...
Since this is an area of medicine that greatly interests me I am keen to hear of your further exploits. Keep us posted! Ramble over.
Ta,
Jah.
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