Posted by Sad Panda on April 12, 2004, at 15:25:02
In reply to really need some support, please, posted by rainee on April 11, 2004, at 19:46:52
> Right now the only thing keeping me afloat is klonopin. Is see my Dr Tuesday. I'm in a irritable depression full of anxiety . I feel like I have a big empty hole in me and want to eat and eat. I feel flat . I know I'm depressed.
> I just tried a trial of topomax didn't agree with me at all. I'm Bipolar II and SSRI's just make me worse. I'm 100 pounds overweight and feel like I could care less if I die. I'm 42 6ft1 female and the weight is taking it's toll .. my knees. back, feet swelling. I thought of asking about effexor but I'm scared about weight gain. I really am at my wits end I can't seem to find the will to just get better. anyone know of anyting to try? I don't know how much I can take I pray every night for God to take me.
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> thanks,
> Rainee
>Hi Rainee,
Hang in there!! With one glaring exception, the rest of us care how you feel & wish you to stay! :)
I know exactly how you feel, mornings were always bad for me. The realisation that I didn't die in my sleep & have to suffer another day was always the pits. I'm a 36yo male that is the same height as you & I have only got about 200 pounds to loose. Right now I don't care, but it's something I'll have to work on as I get happier. I take Voltaren for my buckling knees & if I don't walk enough, I get fluid builing up on my feet too. I wish I had the brain power to exercise some more, but it's in short supply.
Have you tried the TCA's? Some Amitriptyline might be good for your mood short term while you get on top of your mood stabilizer suitation. Ami would also give you some high quality sleep which you can never get too much of.
Cheers,
Panda.
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