Posted by HappyGirl on January 29, 2005, at 10:21:36
In reply to I hate being manic, posted by catmint on January 29, 2005, at 7:22:15
Hi Amy:
I truly understand your frustration NOT able to function because of Bipolar Disorder. Only I can think of is that you may need MORE potent med., like Zyprexa. Normally, at the beginning of dx with Bp, most of pdos. does not rx any of A.P.s even they seem to know you NEED one. In my guess, ... probably they want to keep you on traditional M.S., such as yours, the Lamictal. However, like any other Bper's including me, most of Bp symptoms progress within first one to two years. Or, simply there are some changes in your brain-chemical AFTER an introduction of those 'foreign' components in your system. Therefore, there needs to be some 'overhaul' on your med. regimen including detailed dx on your Bp symptoms,... in other word, 'how serious/degree your Bp'is to be classified. For instance, my Bp seemed to be 'milder' form in the beginning after prolonged depressive episode, ... however as the time went by along with the Depakote(first line of M.S. med. for me), my Bp started(?) developed to the point where I needed more potent med., Zyprexa for both 'manic' and 'ultra-rapid-cycler.'Besides this above, ... if you have REALLY 'mixed state that has both 'manic' and 'depressive' episodes concurrently, you CERTAINLY need med. mix., NOT mono-therapy/Lamictal you've been on. In my case, I have four different meds., Zyprexa 5 mg., Lithium 900 mg., two different classes of Anti-depressants that FINALLY made my Bp stabilized, not perfect, but around 85 - 90% range. Some saying this, at 90% point is MAXIMUM for Bpers to reach. Thus, I've been doing some 'life-change' to adjust my Bp since the Bp does NOT adjust 'me' (laugh).
In my suggestion, try to talk with your pdoc. at your next appt. or make an appt. ASAP., before the things become out of control.
Good luck on med. search!!!
H.G.
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