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Re: Bipolar success stories? Kira

Posted by KimberlyDi on March 9, 2004, at 15:30:18

In reply to Bipolar success stories? « Kira, posted by Dr. Bob on April 23, 2003, at 17:59:24

I'm not sure if my story will be any help. I've been on and off AD's for about 10 years now, always believing that I had a problem with depression only. After finding Psycho-Babble and reading about all types of other disorders and experiences, I realized that depression was a symptom of my disorder. After finding that I actually fit somewhere inbetween ADHD Inattentive and Rapid Cycling (Cyclo?something), I suggested to my PDoc that we try a mood stabilizer. I'm on Tegretol (the generic) and it has made such a difference. I'm no longer flying up and down emotionally several times in just one morning. I don't panic and I don't lose my temper. I'm not overwhelmed with anger or fear, only to wonder what set me off a few hours later. My marriage with my husband has improved dramatically. Getting on the mood stabilizer has been a blessing.

I was extremely drowsy the first week that I started taking it. After that, the only side effect is nausea if I don't take my dosage with food. I haven't had to up my dosage yet either.

Major drawback is that I have to have blood drawn to check my liver/kidney's and the levels of generic Tegretol in my blood stream.

Good luck!!!
KDi in TX


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