Posted by Kar on March 20, 2002, at 0:50:15
In reply to BCat - a question 4 U !! » BarbaraCat, posted by Janelle on March 19, 2002, at 23:59:36
Hey BC, J and K...here comes a new addition! I'm Kar- so much of what you've been saying has struck a real chord with me too. I used to get kind of upset reading about everyone trying endless combos of drugs and having dreary outcomes, but now that I've been reading the board for a while, i see that there really is hope- we're not always gonna be "stuck" here. And until we're "unstuck" we have people aside from loved ones and friends to whom we can kvetch.
I'm 32- was dx'ed with BP when I was 17. I've been on a bunch of drug combos too. The AD that worked best for me was Nardil. I went off it the summer before last because of sinus probs- couldn't take the decongestants and just kept getting sick. Haven't found any combos that worked as well. Celexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Remeron, Lamict, Neurontin, Depakote, Topamax (God- how disheartening to see them all spelled out like that- and that's not even a complete list!) Right now I'm on Tegretol and Synthroid and off all AD's...waiting to start up the Nardil again. For reasons unexplained, I feel ok for now...
Anyway, I had to stop working in June after months of being out sick and really struggling...got turned down for disability. From what I hear, if you can get yourself showered and don't need someone to take constant care of you, you're pretty screwed. I live with my fiance. During the day I have the same dilemma. Try my damndest to take a walk or get some exercise but it depends on the day. On the computer a lot, sometimes go to the library just for a change of scene- and even if I can't concentrate at least I can work my brain a little!I'm trying to listen to some seminars on tape to keep up with my field (I'm a Speech Therapist)but all of these things are only possible when I feel somewhat decent. I've gained a crapload of weight too and find myself in that endless cycle-need the drugs to get better but gain weight when depressed...then when I'm really down I'm carb queen and can't work out. My wedding's Oct 12 and I don't want to be a tubby bride!
Sorry to ramble...I look forward to chatting with you guys more- we will prevail. (i might need a gentle reminder that i ever said that...)
Kar
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