Posted by phidippus on October 26, 2012, at 16:12:32
In reply to Re: F U Prozac and 5htp and... serotonin crazy makers, posted by PrettyLady on October 26, 2012, at 15:11:48
>I am starting to accept: I am bipolar, mixed state.
This is not a death sentence. I am bipolar, mixed state as well and I am doing fine on medications.
>I need medication.
So? The good thing is you have demonstrated a positive response to Lithium Orotate which inicates you will do well on Lithium Carbonate, which is the gold standard for treating bipolar disorder.
>I am so sad about this, but I think it's my only chance at a normal life.
You're probably right.
>I'm so sensitive to medications, so I'm afraid of taking them.
You have taken ADs before. Having to take mood stabilizers is no different.
>I'm also afraid of life right now.
What, specifically are you afraid of?
>I'm scared I will be useless forever, and never be able to get on my own two feet.
This is simply not true. You have resources and a strong support system, but most important of all, you don't want to be 'useless'.
Eric
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