Posted by emme on July 19, 2005, at 12:04:51
In reply to Re: TRILEPTAL and DOUBLE DOUBLE VISION » emme, posted by SLS on July 18, 2005, at 10:37:24
Hey,
> It is both. I was getting nothing from 1200mg after 10 days. I do try not to think in terms of days or weeks and more in terms of months when it comes to testing anticonvulsants. However, I think I made the right decision to reduce the dosage to 900mg. I received the most benefit while at that dosage.
I hope you continue to get at least some benefit at 900 mg.
> Do you find it difficult to begin moving? Do you sometimes find yourself to be statuesque and nearly rigid such that it takes a great deal of mental effort to initiate movement? Do you experience sadness, dysphoria, or depressed mood, or is loss of interest and motivation more evident?
It's hard to get the lead out. I'm not rigid, just very sloth-like. When I have continued forceful stimulation but don’t have to really concentrate (i.e. an exercise class), I can pull out some energy for a little while. Mostly I am very very tired, although my night-time sleep can be erratic. In the past I’ve had many episodes of brutally depressed mood. My moods are not agonizing nowadays. But I can’t get motivated. And there’s the continued heaviness/fogginess in my brain that’s making me want to sleep all the time. Not good.
I’m trying L-phenylalanine for a few days to see if that provides a little zip. So far I’m not impressed. If anything, I may be more spacey.
> I have come across literature from time to time describing various proposed diagnostic subtypes of bipolar disorder, but I can't remember where I saw them. You can try this Google search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22bipolar+III%22+dsm&btnG=SearchThanks. I took a very cursory look at the first few hits. It looks like stuff I’ve seen before, but I’m going to keep poking around.
> Let me know what you come up with.
I’ll let you know if I find anything I find especially useful.
> Be well.You too!
emme
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