Posted by Emme on June 25, 2006, at 7:55:08
In reply to Re: May I point out a pattern?, posted by Deneb on June 24, 2006, at 2:44:49
Hello Deneb,
I haven't posted to you before, but I saw this thread and had a few thoughts.
> I just have extreme difficulty believing that taking just 0.75mg Risperdal has such a profound effect on me.
Some people need very low doses. Yes, 0.75 mg could make a difference.
> I'm going to ask my pdoc if it's possible that reducing and stopping Risperdal can bring bad thoughts back. I really don't think my bad thoughts had anything to do with meds, it has to do with this whole cancer scare.
Doesn't have to be one or the other.
fear of cancer + lack of medicine = not good
I agree with whoever said this is not a good time to rock the boat.> I think people tend to remember all the times I stopped my meds and did badly, but they don't remember all the times I'm taking my meds and still do badly.
From what I've seen, your bad is much worse without your meds.
> I don't like thinking that I may have some sort of "chemical imbalance" (whatever that really means). I'm ashamed. :-(
Your illness is no fun and I understand the stigma discomfort. But we are in good company! I don't know if this will help, but check out this list of famous, highly respected people who have/had either depression or bipolar disorder.
http://www.geocities.com/coverbridge2k/artsci/famous_people_depression.html
Heck, the list even includes Freud himself. :)
emme
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