Posted by E1027 on November 20, 2002, at 14:13:11
Wondering if the following scenario sounds familiar to anyone and if so, any suggestions? Excuse the chatty length.
It seems like I am dealing with a garden variety manic depression (though there are some confusing extras)... Anyhow, I seem to be unable to take more than minute starting doses of most medications without getting overwhelmed by side-effects which, though they may be a welcome change from symptoms at first, rapidly become unbearable in themselves. E.g. migraines, vomiting and nausea, menstrual disregulation, aching bones and muscles, serious cognitive impairment, etc.
Because I can't manage a theraputic level on anything so far, I can't seem to avoid recurring episodes, and so am starting to wonder why I bother eating all these damn pills...
I wonder if there is any precedent for treating acute mania or depression only as needed... I know that defies the kindling theory everyone loves to talk about, but it IS just a theory and I AM getting desperate. Even my doctors are starting to act frustrated in front of me. That can't be a good sign.
Cheers,
E
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