Posted by blkvettes on May 12, 2003, at 19:44:29
In reply to A step backwards? A step forwards!, posted by pumpkin on May 12, 2003, at 18:48:13
> Guys,
>
> I had an appointment today with my doc.
> After being "talked" to from my counselor, and
> family- I decided that I had better tell my doc
> that I went completely off my mood stabilizer.
>
> One thing that I share with you however, was that
> I have felt pretty good- especially this last
> week. I have felt like myself for the first time
> in over two years! But----- I haven't slept
> much, which isen't good.
>
> I came right out and told my doctor of what I
> did, knowing that he would probably be somewhat
> upset. On the contrary, he was understanding.
> We had some conversation, and it turns out that
> I have been alittle "manic" (no sleep was a good
> clue, amoungst others). I am bi-polar (runs
> in the family), but do not need as much med as
> I was on before. I didn't know that a mood
> stabilizer could also "add" to depression. This
> is what has been happening to me. So... I am
> back on the mood stabilizer (half of what I was
> on before). I could actually feel it working
> soon after I took it late this morning! I am
> SO tired, and look forward to bed tonight.
> I am looking forward to the med to reach it's
> potential, plus my creativity is coming back-
> which is a definate plus! It's been so long...
> The climb back isen't over, but improving
> (thank the Lord).
>
> Watching my 14 month grand-daughter during the
> day, and all my other responsibilities is a handful- but I've been so blessed!
>
> Staying at 20 mg. of Lex, .25 of Klonopin, and
> 250 mg. of Depakote. In the future, my doctor
> and I are going to try to stop the Klonopin. If
> it works fine, if not, I'm fine with that too.
> For me- my course had to be taken to find out
> EXACTLY what was what. Process of elimination as
> painful as it has been... I am grateful!
>
> I still have those headaches, but we are thinking
> now that it is allergies. Not another "pill"!
> LOL.
>
> Please keep on posting. Reading is SO encouraging to me, and I feel like I've known
> some of you for a very long time! Thanks again.
>
Hi pumpkin, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!
WAYNE
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