Posted by Cyleilo on April 25, 2004, at 13:39:12
In reply to Re: Does Homeopathy Work for Bipolar? » Cyleilo, posted by BarbaraCat on April 23, 2004, at 14:13:43
Again, many thanks to joebob and BarbaraCat. You've both been very helpful. I took my first 1/2 Lamictal pill today. AAAAAAAHHHHHHH! All signs seem to point that way, the way of trying Lamictal, and even though I'm not convinced and still afraid, I figure I'll give it a try. I've just got to do something. And I'll give homeopathy a try, too, look into hormones, thyroid, etc., once I get a little more energy to be able to pick up the phone and make an appointment. I have been taking fish oil, with a high EPA content, so that's underway. (I was hoping that's all I would have to take as the psychopharmacologist said some people have good success with it. But, it didn't do it for me, hence the looking for other answers.) You've both given a lot of valuable info based on a lot of experience, and I am deeply grateful for your time. I'll keep you posted too, and hope to hear how your "stuff" is going.
I think the hardest part of the last 8 months, when the depression hit so deeply, was coming to accept that I have this disease too, and that it's a biggie, serious, and has to be dealt with in a big way. That's been tough to swallow, but I'm getting it, and starting to find the serenity to accept the things I can not change. Always a tall order! Thank you two for your input, helping me to find the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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