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Posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 6:13:45
Taken them for years, no fear.
Last 3 were horrible mixed states, NMS, mania machines.
Next drug change, it's going to take my doc 3 appts to convince me to do it.
I'm scared, or have a healthy respect, for the garbage I have to ingest.
Has it improved my life? Hard to say but I lean towards no.
They ought to call psych meds penile reuptake inhibitors. GRRRRRR.
Mornin' everyone. Don't forget those meds.
Posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 9:56:05
In reply to Fear of drugs, posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 6:13:45
I think I'm repeating myself lately.
Posted by Phillipa on August 28, 2009, at 10:50:24
In reply to Re: Fear of drugs, posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 9:56:05
I've been terrified of meds for all my life. Hence I just can't stick to anything but benzos which no longer work. But what your're now on work? And are you back to working? If so your're doing well. So it really was NMS hard to believe. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 10:58:37
In reply to Re: Fear of drugs, posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 9:56:05
> I think I'm repeating myself lately.
Umm, don't most of us? I do. Are you looking at new drug additions, or holding steady on your three?
I know BP is no fun, really. However, not ever having a pleasant manic episode--just depression, well, I hear stories of the pleasant ones and wonder what that would be like. I had a friend, a woman, who started testosterone therapy for a short time. She said she felt the best she ever felt--no fear, just so happy and energetic and invulnerable. (Oh and she said she "drove like she never did before!") I would miss that, too. But I guess for BP the price is too great as one gets older. I'm just blabbing. Hope you are feeling better, Phil, and glad to see your post.
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Posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 12:53:31
In reply to Re: Fear of drugs » Phil, posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 10:58:37
Oh, my first mania was 30 days of yardwork and gardening. Sunup to sundown. I felt like I was 18 but more motivated. It was awesome.
Not totally sure on NMS yet but I'm 90% sure.
I feel great right now. Probably better than the last TEN YEARS. My work is awesome and my cockiness (not bad) is back.
I pray it stays.
Abilify 5mg
Clonazepam 1.5mg
Lithium 900mg
Lamictal 400mgMagic formula for now. Praise the lawd.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 15:15:34
In reply to Re: Fear of drugs, posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 12:53:31
Phil--I'm pulling for you. This is great news!
to a long remission!fb
Posted by Phil on August 28, 2009, at 16:02:41
In reply to Re: Fear of drugs » Phil, posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 15:15:34
Thanks fb. Long remission is right.
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