Posted by judy1 on April 1, 2004, at 11:42:35
In reply to Re: A question on APs, posted by jack9999 on March 31, 2004, at 21:21:00
Hi,
I'm sorry your wife had such a disastrous response to APs- which one was she on? I agree as a group they are awful- they are a last ditch med for me. My former shrink (don't have a new one yet) tended to agree they caused more harm than good, but sometimes even in a relatively mild manic episode I get so agitated that benzos can't slow me down and APs (or the major tranquilizers) can stop anyone. I've had all types of side-effects- mostly EPS, but never had an actual induction of voices because of an AP. what did her drs. say? I can see why you are angry at the traditional psychiatric profession, I feel much the same way as you. The positive is that I don't stay on APs very long- maybe 2 or 3 weeks (usually zyprexa), so any withdrawal is fairly mild.
I have done the fish oil program (try a search on the site- a few of us have), unfortunately I didn't have much luck. There is a sub-group of people with bipolar disorder where frankly NOTHING works, I'm part of it and have learned to medicate symptoms rather than stay on a program of medication (after years of trying every conceivable mood stabilzer and combo with other meds).
I hope your wife continues to feel better and I'm glad you are seeking alternative treatments.
take care, judy
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