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Posted by phil on September 7, 2011, at 23:19:22
this guy seems to be the real deal. watch his youtube spot on the main page.
abilify also put me into a mixed states episode. no likey abilify.
of course ymmv, right
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2011, at 0:03:37
In reply to ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you, posted by phil on September 7, 2011, at 23:19:22
Phil love it good description. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on September 8, 2011, at 4:54:30
In reply to ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you, posted by phil on September 7, 2011, at 23:19:22
> http://www.electroboy.com/
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> this guy seems to be the real deal. watch his youtube spot on the main page.
>
> abilify also put me into a mixed states episode. no likey abilify.
>
> of course ymmv, right
How are you feeling?I apologize that I don't remember the details of your illness. What do you feel is your correct diagnosis? What do the doctors say that you suffer from? Why was an atypical antipsychotic (AAP) chosen to treat you with?
If you need an energy boost and remediation of depression, Geodon and Latuda, two AAPs, might be worth trying. Latuda, the most recently approved AP, is a cousin of Geodon, but adds 5-HT7 antagonism.
As you say, YMMV.
- Scott
Posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 9:31:19
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » phil, posted by SLS on September 8, 2011, at 4:54:30
bipolar I though bipolar II seems more accurate.
been unemployed sice 1/28. i took unemployment, which has run out, played the odds and never searched for 1 job..i wasn't up to it.cytomel, about 3 weeks, seems to be ramping up suicidal ideation. 12.5 mcg
lamictal 400mg
seroquel 300mg
clonazepam..1.5 mg
lithium 300mg
ambien 10mgi easily sleep 16 hours a day, i get absolutely nothing done.
considering ect. but will talk to doc about your recommendations
Posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 17:45:22
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » SLS, posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 9:31:19
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2011, at 19:19:26
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » SLS, posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 9:31:19
Phil please take care of you. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on September 8, 2011, at 21:13:27
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » SLS, posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 9:31:19
> bipolar I though bipolar II seems more accurate.
> been unemployed sice 1/28. i took unemployment, which has run out, played the odds and never searched for 1 job..i wasn't up to it.I know how overwhelming is the thought of searching for and maintaining a job while ill.
> cytomel, about 3 weeks, seems to be ramping up suicidal ideation. 12.5 mcg
Cytomel (T3) made me much worse. Thyroxine (T4) was mildly helpful. I am still keeping thyroxine in mind for myself in the future.
> lamictal 400mg
> seroquel 300mg
> clonazepam..1.5 mg
> lithium 300mg
> ambien 10mg
>
> i easily sleep 16 hours a day, i get absolutely nothing done.
> considering ect. but will talk to doc about your recommendationsI would just point out the 400mg is a relatively high dosage of Lamictal for bipolar disorder, and that many people incur cognitive and memory impairments at that dosage. Most people find 200mg to be best.
- Scott
Posted by floatingbridge on September 8, 2011, at 22:51:57
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » SLS, posted by phil on September 8, 2011, at 9:31:19
> bipolar I though bipolar II seems more accurate.
> been unemployed sice 1/28. i took unemployment, which has run out, played the odds and never searched for 1 job..i wasn't up to it.
>
> cytomel, about 3 weeks, seems to be ramping up suicidal ideation. 12.5 mcg
> lamictal 400mg
> seroquel 300mg
> clonazepam..1.5 mg
> lithium 300mg
> ambien 10mg
>
> i easily sleep 16 hours a day, i get absolutely nothing done.
> considering ect. but will talk to doc about your recommendations
Cytomel agitated me quite a bit. :-(Good luck with round 71 or something like that. One loses count of med trials at a certain point. Maybe it's just my own problem with the higher math of my situation....
Really, Phil, best going forward. Will you post any results? (Please?)
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2011, at 23:15:43
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you » phil, posted by floatingbridge on September 8, 2011, at 22:51:57
Agree T3 stimulating with short life. Phillipa
Posted by phil on September 9, 2011, at 6:54:54
In reply to Re: ask your doc if abilify is wrong for you, posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2011, at 23:15:43
lots of food for thought. there is an answer.
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