Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 5725

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In need of help

Posted by Melissa R on May 7, 1999, at 23:46:10

I am bipolar I with psychosis and trying to wean off my meds to get pregnant...most importantly lamictal...I am down to 50 mg and having rapid cycling again...i am crying and getting manic within minutes of each other...I will NOT GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO HAVE A BABY OF MY OWN...but I don't know how to do it safely...i think i will end up in the hospital eventually but right now i just feel very sad...not suicidal but it has happened before. i am also ocd and cannot stop worrying despite celexa

 

Re: In need of help

Posted by Elaine on May 8, 1999, at 17:17:00

In reply to In need of help, posted by Melissa R on May 7, 1999, at 23:46:10

Unfortunately, I have no hard and fast answers for you. My only suggestion grasps at straws. Might there be a naturopathic way to at least control the bipolar moods enough to keep you out of the hospital and able to safely have a baby? I'm not saying naturopathics can substitute for meds like lithium for the long term. I'm just wondering if a good naturopath would be able to keep you under control, if just barely. You may have a very uncomfortable nine months (or longer, if you breast feed) psychologically, but if it is enough to keep you even barely in control? I don't know if this is possible, I don't speak out of any knowledge, Melissa, it's just a wild idea because I would like you to find a way to have a baby. I hope someone else can speak from experience. I wish you to best of luck.

 

Re: In need of help

Posted by Sean on May 10, 1999, at 18:10:03

In reply to In need of help, posted by Melissa R on May 7, 1999, at 23:46:10

> I am bipolar I with psychosis and trying to wean off my meds to get pregnant...most importantly lamictal...I am down to 50 mg and having rapid cycling again...i am crying and getting manic within minutes of each other...I will NOT GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO HAVE A BABY OF MY OWN...but I don't know how to do it safely...i think i will end up in the hospital eventually but right now i just feel very sad...not suicidal but it has happened before. i am also ocd and cannot stop worrying despite celexa

This may not be a popular suggestion, but ECT is
considered safe during pregnancy and often works
for mania... It is scary to think of though. But
after reading some other peoples comments on this
page, it doesn't seem completely terrifying...

Sean.


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