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Posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 0:56:40
I stopped taking Depakote 4 months ago. I couldn't deal with the flat effect. I have had mood swings, irritability, and moderate depression. I still can't bring myself to take the darn medication. It's not the seduction of mania that keeps me from taking it, it's the side effects. I am on SSI, which helps me deal with stess but I wonder if I am doing the wrong thing. I read the other day that 50% of BPs do not take their meds. Anyone done this? I really hate the fact that I have to take pills the rest of my life that could be damaging my body. By the way, I have progressed from severe mixed states and agitated depression to moderate mania and depression to where I am now which is dysthymic. All this happened without meds. I run, and do yoga and eat really good but am I being stupid?
Posted by Disillusioned on September 18, 2002, at 2:40:39
In reply to Non-compliance of medications.Anyone like me?, posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 0:56:40
No, you're not being stupid. If a 'medicine' makes you feel worse, don't take it. It ain't medicine if it makes you feel uncomfortable!
Posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 18:27:26
In reply to Non-compliance of medications.Anyone like me?, posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 0:56:40
I'm seeing Pdoc tomorrow and will discuss it with her. Thanks for any input.
Posted by shar on September 18, 2002, at 23:43:03
In reply to Re: Non-compliance of medications.Anyone like me?, posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 18:27:26
Do you feel basically ok with the idea of using meds? Or, do you wonder if you should be able to get to feeling good by yourself? Or, have a curiousity about where your mind will take you and what will happen without meds?
Just wondering if that might play a role in what you call noncompliance. Not the main part, maybe, but some part.
Shar
Posted by catmint on September 20, 2002, at 1:42:01
In reply to Re: Non-compliance of medications....Catmint, posted by shar on September 18, 2002, at 23:43:03
I need to weigh the lesser of two evils, take the meds and deal with uncomfortable side effects or treat mysefl with diet, supplements, exersise, and regular sleep.
I've tried Nuerontin (caused anxiety), Serzone (ZZZZ), Zypexa (zombie), Wellbutrin (severe agitation), Zoloft (felt like I took a hit of LSD), Prozac (SD and insomnia) and Depakote (stoamch pain and anhedonia).
Because I am on SSI, I have less stress and am at present able to be off meds and not have any significant mania or mixed states. But I do have a stubborn depression and am thinking about Lamictal. I'ts a tough decision, I am kinda lazy about treating myself (I mean 6 days of working out a week, many suppplements, which are expensive, no coffee, meditate, do yoga, get therapy, stay positive at all costs, get to bed by 10), It's really too much sometimes.
I'ts either that or take the meds.
Posted by URCONFUSED on September 21, 2002, at 16:35:09
In reply to Non-compliance of medications.Anyone like me?, posted by catmint on September 18, 2002, at 0:56:40
> I stopped taking Depakote 4 months ago. I couldn't deal with the flat effect. I have had mood swings, irritability, and moderate depression. I still can't bring myself to take the darn medication. It's not the seduction of mania that keeps me from taking it, it's the side effects. I am on SSI, which helps me deal with stess but I wonder if I am doing the wrong thing. I read the other day that 50% of BPs do not take their meds. Anyone done this? I really hate the fact that I have to take pills the rest of my life that could be damaging my body. By the way, I have progressed from severe mixed states and agitated depression to moderate mania and depression to where I am now which is dysthymic. All this happened without meds. I run, and do yoga and eat really good but am I being stupid?
For people who cant tolerate meds for whatever reason, ECT or ElectroConvulsive Therapy is probably the best alternative. Talk to your doctor about ECT.URCONFUSED
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