Posted by Ron Hill on June 25, 2005, at 18:59:15
In reply to Sleeping constantly. Strong suicidal ideation with, posted by Dinah on June 25, 2005, at 10:42:11
Dinah,
I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. I've always admired your passion and your giving spirit. You like to cheer for the underdog, don't you? Dinah, I want to help you if I can.
I've read so many of your posts over the years, that I feel like I know you fairly well. As an aside, do you have pictures in your mind of certain people on the boards? My picture of you has always been of an attractive lady in her late twenties, about 5'4'' and 125 lb, full of energy and passion, working at a computer in her cubicle at her job where she is an energizer bunny getting lots done and keeping harmony within the office with her fun loving spirit of encouragement.
When I see your posts it’s usually over on admin. I don't see you here on the med board very often. Therefore, I know very little about your dx and meds. From Scott's post on this thread, it appears that you are bipolar. Do you mind telling me your full dx (i.e.; BP II plus what else)? Also, please list your current meds and dosages. Are you satisfied with your current pdoc?
Symptoms of atypical depression can include low motivation, anergy (i.e.; low physical and mental energy), anhedonia, mood reactivity (i.e.; situational changes can temporarily alter the severity of the depression), hypersomnia, hyperphagia, leaden paralysis, and rejection sensitivity. Would you characterize your depression as the atypical variety? Which aspect of your bipolar disorder is more problematic, depression or hypomania?
I don't want to wear you out with my questions, but if you can, I'd also like to know how long you have been taking p-meds and what meds you have tried in the past. If you don't have the energy to answer all my questions, I understand.
Lastly, is your tiredness a “sleepy-tiredness” or is it also a lethargy that makes it very difficult to do anything? Does your energy return after you take a nap?
I’m going out of town, so it will likely be a few days before I get back to you.
Be well my friend.
-- Ron
BP II and OCPD
600 mg/day Lithobid
900 mg/day Trileptal
50 mg/day Lamictal
5 mg/day Deprenyl (as tx for atypical depression)
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