Posted by HappyGirl on May 20, 2005, at 0:31:03
In reply to Re:Symptoms for Trileptal, posted by stresser on May 19, 2005, at 20:40:03
Hi:
In my 'good' guess is that your daughter at 17, she has a lot going on in her mind, ... school work, peer-pressure, clothes-wearing, boy-friend and much more and plus, an added-problem, Bipolar.Has she been on any sorts of therapy, or counselling to get through all of this? Most of cases, those with newly dx'ed Bipolar need definitely some sort of 'counselling.' Because, talking 'inner' pressure, ... 'stress' does NOT resolve on medications-therapy alone. As we all knows, 'Stress' is #1 enemy once coming to M.I. I got a VERY good one in the beginning and recalling that the lady with a good knowledge of M.I. helped me tremendously, although I was in my early 20's, then. Because, talk with the close members is NOT enough. Needs a professional help. At least this was my view through the experience.
Lastly, ... if her 'intense' irritability keeps on, then you need to call her pdoc. to get 'further' evaluation. Most likely, she may need another form of med. In my case, Zyprexa is a good answer for this, ... but if you're worrying about weight issue, then other similar A.Ps., Geodon or Abilify might be a good choice. But, this is just my 'personal' view. You need to talk to her pdoc., if she doesn't show 'any'improvement next few more days.
H.G.
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