Posted by catmint on February 2, 2006, at 21:05:07
In reply to Re: Help!! Bipolar, off meds, losing it, posted by fenix on February 1, 2006, at 20:02:00
> > Fenix, thank u for your post.
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> > I do have painful agitation and restessness, hence the pot and alcohol intake. I have only had minimal response to medications.
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> > the days are getting better since my brother died. I even went two days w/o alcohol.
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> > I'm curious about your experiences with meds. Please if u have time, can you tell us about it.
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> > Feeling very stuck in my situation.
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> Yes, I would be glad to but I am tired and ready to go to sleep. I'll let you know more about my history with these medicines later. But basically, I was on a few drugs for a couple of years like geodon, effexor, seroquel, zyprexa, etc. and I ended up getting Tardive Akathisia. I am in my early 20s, so this doesn't make things any easier.
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> I haven't been on any psychiatric medicines for 2 years now because of TA. I am now seeking treatment for Tardive Akathisia. We are trying benzos at the moment because propranolol didn't work.
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> I have been suffering for a long time from TA (about two years), I wish I never took any of those drugs they gave me. It has really messed up a lot of things. Oh well, good night.
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> You should look up TA if you want, but I want to forewarn you that it is a very terrible thing, after you read some stuff about it you may understand.Hey Fenix. , I'm so sorry to hear that u have that. I found this link so others might understand. Jeez, I can't f#$*&ing believe it.
I think I might have it to a lesser degree. I'ts messed up.
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