Posted by Greg on February 20, 2003, at 14:26:22
In reply to Need to see some success stories., posted by denise528 on February 20, 2003, at 12:50:54
Hi Denise,
I was tried on 20 to 25 different meds before finally finding the combo of Zyprexa, Topamax, and Klonopin (originally Xanax) that I'm on now and have been for well over 2 years for BP II. Life has been far from perfect, I have some health issues that aren't related to my depression. But if I hadn't stuck things out and kept trying to find the right meds (and therapy), I really believe I wouldn't be here to write to you today. The hardest part for me was the "wait and see". It seemed like an eternity, but man, when the right meds finally started to work, what a rush...It can get better, but expect baby steps, not giant leaps.
I wish I had the words to make you feel better, but I'm afraid I'm sadly lacking. I hope you won't give up, it's your life and you owe it your best shot IMHO. If you don't think your doc is doing the best he/she can for you, get another one. I did and that was the difference maker for me. Keep talking, scream, yell, let people know when you're hurting. Do whatever you need to do to take care of you.
I'll be thinking about you,
Greg
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