Posted by ST on June 1, 2004, at 1:25:36
In reply to Re: Decided to go off Depakote after ten years... » ST, posted by psychosage on June 1, 2004, at 1:09:55
Thank you for your response!
Were you prescribed just a mood stabilizer when you were diagnosed or are you on any ADs? And do you notice any dampening of your personality since being on a stabilizer?
I've read the Redfield books and thanks for the info on Seized.
My deal is that I've never fallen in to the classic bi polar description with hypomania and manic episodes. It was deep depression interspersed with my feeling like myself: an energetic, positive, creative, funny person. It's hard to imagine this was just my illness and not "me". Now I'm very lethargic and creativity is not always at my fingertips. Depakote causes liver and thyroid damage which seems to be the blame for weight gain and lethargy. That;s a big reason for my getting off it: general health.
Anyway, thanks again. I will keep reading and researching. Ten years ago, I never thought I'd be considering this.
Sarah
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