Posted by Angel Girl on June 7, 2004, at 16:00:41
Hi! I've been diagnosed with BPII. I don't have any more hypomania episodes. I'm chronically depressed.
I'm currently on the following meds:
Effexor XR - 75mg/AM, 112.5mg/PM (considering an increase due to worsing depression)
Depakote - 500mg/PM (currently weaning off)
Lamictal - 75mg/AM - 75mg/PM (currently increasing to replace the Depakote)
Klonopin - .5mg/3x daily (for restless leg syndrome)
Hydroxyzine - 25mg/3x daily (to eleviate itchiness from the Effexor XR)
Xanax - .5mg/2x daily (as required for anxiety - rarely required)My problem is that I am TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!!! I could sleep all day. I never feel alert. I'm exhausted ALL the time, NO energy, NO stamina.
What would you suggest? PLEASE, I need advice DESPERATELY. Is there a med I can take that will give me more energy and stamina but yet not inhibit my ability to sleep at night? :(
AG (who needs to stay awake and be alert)
poster:Angel Girl
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