Posted by HenryO on August 28, 2003, at 1:32:42
In reply to Re: Sobriety and Mania- related to above post » HenryO, posted by jay on August 27, 2003, at 12:57:36
Well your right on the money as far as what's been prescribed to date, Depakote and Klonopin. Geodon was too much of a buzz. Zyprexa is on the list of stuff to try.
I just am not sure that I am in any position to be of long term help, or even intermediate help. A regular drunk is a known quantity to me, I can handel that, but this I think is a brain malady and may need specialized care.
His emotions just roll through with this overwhelming intensity and then its on to something new. This oddly optimistic OK what's next attitude. And always this bigger than life attitude/energy that infects the people near by. He's attractive as hell, until people just have to get off the ride.
I call it mania, but I'm starting to wonder about a more sophisticated diagnosis. Something is going on, on top of the other standard addict rap. The suffering has been costly, longterm and bewildering. His family is cooked.
I feel sort of lucky for the first time to be a depressive.
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