Posted by Lao Tzu on July 18, 2010, at 20:33:44
In reply to Re: Holy Basil Rocks!))) Morgan » Lao Tzu, posted by morgan miller on July 18, 2010, at 11:57:07
I only felt like I had joined the rest of the world when I was taking Ativan years ago. It made me feel so at ease with myself. It dampened bad memories. It allowed me to go out and meet other people and have a girlfriend. But alas, it was an artificial calm. I wasn't really myself, but then again, I really didn't like the real me anyway. I, myself, do not have any real physical problems, but I do remember years ago before all the meds and vitamins, I did complain of fatigue in my body. I had bouts of feeling really weak in my legs and of course, the over-stimulation in my head (dopamine problems). I think it is really wise that you are going to get the tests done. Perhaps they will give you some answers, I hope. I'm picking Hombre's brain about what he thinks is the best Chinese tonic for apathy and fatigue. I'm seriously thinking about trying TCM, but I know I'd probably have to clear it with my doctor first. That's what I should do, but knowing me, I'd do it anyway.
Getting the tests done will give you some peace of mind, I hope. You care enough about yourself to want some answers as to what's going on with your body. I felt the same way about myself, but years ago, I had lingering symptoms despite being on optimal treatment with medication. Obviously, the meds weren't enough. The vitamins have helped me a lot as far as depression and energy. It took me awhile experimenting to get just the right dosages for the vitamins.Do you suppose your chronic fatigue, stiffness, physical complaints, etc might be related to the bipolar? You know I had fatigue and stiffness in my body the whole time I worked at the pharmaceutical company. That job just wore me out physically. I was so fatigued that I wouldn't even wash my dishes or clean the apartment. I stayed at home on weekends and rested the whole time. If I wanted to go out with Lisa, I would take a little more Ativan and this would relax my tired body enough that I could go out and enjoy myself. I'm not saying you should go on Ativan because frankly, eventually, it usually poops out and then you're back to square one. Provigil can help with mental fatigue. There's something called Mitochondrial Disease. I'm not sure of all the symptoms. It is theorized that bipolars may have mitochondrial dysfunction, but it's a rather new theory, and nobody has come out and said that is what's going on here.
I really do hope you get some answers about your condition, Morgan, and how to treat it. You seem like a good, sincere person, and I'm sure you'll make it through this with a little help. The truth is out there somewhere, sometime.Lao
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