Posted by Brainbeard on July 18, 2012, at 16:17:46
In reply to Re: Brainbeard in psychopharmacotherapeutical heaven, posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2012, at 10:00:06
> What about the hypomania? I thought this was something that wasn't good? I understand that you feel good but is it something you are aiming for or true remission? Phillipa
Hi Philippa. I don't believe in true remission. Yes, I am aiming for hypomania. It is my belief that the SSRI's induce a long-lasting hypomanic state that offers therapeutical benefits as well as serious drawbacks. I had some great years on Paxil where in retrospect, I definitely was hypomanic.
Notice that the SSRI's lead to full-blown mania in the bipolar.
Maybe true remission exists, and the path that leads to it runs through the doorway of suffering. The meds offer relief on the side of unproductive suffering. For productive suffering, I may not be ready yet. Or I'm simply fed up with suffering. Like Sparklehorse sang: 'All I want is to be a happy man'.
Current meds: Zoloft (sertraline) 250mg, Neurontin (gabapentin) 1800mg, clomipramine 75mg, Concerta 18mg + methylphenidate (Ritalin) 5mg a time, flupentixol 0,5mg. PRN: alprazolam, clonazepam.
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