Posted by missliz on April 17, 2003, at 22:24:16
In reply to Thanks for support miss liz and judy (long post), posted by mags on April 16, 2003, at 17:29:26
You're completely welcome, Miss mags. Anytime.
I wonder, though, If ADs are giving you hypo mania, that's leaning more into BP1. If you feel the Seroquel is helping you now, then its helping you. Just as long as you're educated about what you're taking and have a say in the matter. Too many patients just take the little pill they're told to, and too many docs just throw drugs at people. Self awareness and education are the core of getting better, and you can get better. I've trod the same path you have, just refused the ECT, too creepy. Went to school and got a Masters instead, depressed and nutty but at least distracted from it. You have to have a self and a life, don't get caught in the"I am my diagnoses trap". It's dehumanizing.
Ask about the new anti seizure/ mood stabilizer drugs like Trieptal or Zonegren(?). I think that"s the name, I've been on so many. The newer drugs don't have the "flat and fat" effect Depakote is famous for, and do well at keeping you off the bottom of the pit. Ther's better meds than you're on, and more coming out this year. I think you'll br amazed at the difference they can make.missliz
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