Posted by halcyondaze on April 1, 2007, at 19:24:05
In reply to Who is currently in REMISSION??Questions, posted by stargazer on March 28, 2007, at 18:07:14
> I know more than a few of you are in remission...Racer, Blueberry, SLS, to name a few I believe are.
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> Can you briefly post your diagnosis and symptoms, the meds you are taking, what other therapy you are using, i.e. exercise or CBT, and how long you have been doing well. Last but not least, answer that dreaded question, "on a scale of 1 to 10, what level are you at most days" or for those of us who hate that question, use a word or two that best describes your overall mood.
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> Thanks from the rest of us envying your success but happy for you too.
>Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder w/ Atypical Features, Anorexia Nervosa (in remission), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Taking:
Parnate, 120 - 140 mg/day
Halcion (for sleep), 0.5 mg/day
Seroquel (for sleep), 50 mg/day
Atenolol (for akathisia), not sure of dose, I think it's 10 mg/dayHave been taking Parnate since October. Am also involved in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Parnate has cured my BDD. CURED IT. I went from thinking I was a monster to thinking that I may actually be somewhat attractive.
I am also in full remission from depression. I have days where I feel sad, yes, but not depressed. I am not "asymptomatic" - I am euthymic. I am HAPPY. I am happy for the first time since I was nine years old.
Borderline symptoms are something we're working on. With Parnate, I feel like I have a fghting chance in working on them.
Most days are a 10. Occasionally a 9. Never have a day below 7.
Mood is happy. Euthymic. Grateful that I have been given a second chance at life, a chance to not only be "asymptomatic" from my depressive symptoms but HAPPY. Not manic. Not hypomanic. HAPPY. Content. Full of life. Excited about the future. Confident. Hopeful. Hopeful. Hopeful.
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