Posted by Hombre on July 30, 2010, at 5:52:21
In reply to Racing/Anxiety Thoughts, Need Opinion, posted by cycling on July 29, 2010, at 14:49:07
If you want to go by the book, what Morgan said is what most algorithms suggest. Depakote and/or lithium, or maybe Zyprexa.
Controlling the racing thoughts and agitation is priority #1. You have enough insight to know that what you're experiencing right now isn't good for you, but it may be hard to strategize while your attention is being distracted by the racing thoughts.
I fought the BP diagnosis because I didn't want the headache of taking so many meds and the stigma. But until I allowed the BP treatments I did not know real peace and a full night's rest. Sometimes I did't know how much better things could be because we only talk about disease, not being robustly healthy: Calm, but energetic; relaxed but confident. Eating and sleeping like a baby. Laughing and not taking things seriously. Doing the things you want to do and able to do the things you have to do without feeling like every day is an emergency.
The diagnosis is just a handle for which treatments to try. I'd take a fistful of meds if that was what was necessary to feel well. I don't really know what my "true" diagnosis is, and it doesn't matter. Allowing the greatest range of options to serve you just seems like the way to go. Whatever it takes to get you well.
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