Posted by B2chica on February 24, 2004, at 11:21:54
In reply to Re: long term advice for newbie, posted by Myrtle on February 24, 2004, at 10:53:06
> My dx is also BPII--for the last four years.
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> The only time I did not feel drugged was when I was on Prozac. Unfortunately, I was never on the right mood stablizer at the same time, so I became manic.
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> Evertyhing else, since then, has always made me aware that I'm drugged (e.g., lexapro, celexa, effexor, depakote, lithium, paxil, topamax--in various combinations). However, the drugs always became more tolerable and less slug-producing in the 4-to-6th week of dosing, AND, I became functional again--which is the bottom line.
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> For the women out there, my roller coaster moods have always been consistent with my menstrual cycles since the birth of my child. I'm thankful to be post-menopausal now and am weaning myself off the drugs without any mood changes.
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> In the end, give your body time to adjust. Eat properly, execise regularly, go easy on yourself-demands wise, and listen to what your body tells you.Thanks for the feedback Myrtle. although i was hoping you weren't going to say that. I'm saddened at the thought of the small loss of self that comes with these drugs.
-it's good info to know that moods alter near m.cycle. I guess i can look forward to being off the meds when my husband and i start trying for kids. I'm taking two classes and attempting to work full time so i have almost no relaxation time but i do exercise, however, since i've been on these meds i'm so tired my exercise is slower paced and not as long.
thanks M.
-bummed B2chica.
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