Posted by Ron Hill on August 15, 2003, at 20:48:40
In reply to hello! anyone out there?, posted by katia on August 15, 2003, at 0:19:58
Hi Katia,
> I started Depakote five days ago and I cannot sleep - WIRED! - am straight up hyper! racy!
I'm surprised by your reaction to Depakote. If you haven’t already, immediately call your pdoc and let him/her know what's going on. This stuff is supposed to stop hypomania not cause it.
> I also want to drink more cuz it's so da** good! I feel out'a control!
As a bipolar II, I can't drink ANY alcohol. One drink can destabilize my mood states for several days. I really miss having a few beers now and again, but I've learned from experience. If I drink even one beer, I experience some depression for several days thereafter.
Katia, please tell your pdoc that you are drinking alcohol while taking psychotropic medications. There are risks.
I care about what happens to you. Be smart.
-- Ron
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