Posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 22:38:52
In reply to Re: Is this mania? Help, because I am not well » Nixon, posted by AMD on May 21, 2005, at 22:08:19
> I'm moving back to California tomorrow to discuss with my boss my future with the company (he promises I'm not fired and probably just wants to make sure I'm staying OK ... but I'm still worried). Wish me luck. In the meantime, I'm freaking out that I have symptoms of a stroke where you intend to type one word but end up typing another. Could this be a side-effect of the medication as well? Or would this only be a sequela from stroke or another brain problem?
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> amdThis would be a good time to do those breathing exercises.
You said you don't know what became of some of your meds.
I'm not the least bit surprised you're feeling out of sorts.
I really don't think you've had any sort of neurological incident. You binged. You pay for binges, in the days that follow.
You've got to give some serious thought to creating safe spaces. It starts with a certain attitude, like child-proofing a home. Maybe you need to take all unused meds back to the pharmacy for disposal. Maybe you have to change the people who you spend time with (choosing only safe people). If you don't know such people, maybe it's time to find some.
You have to do things differently, so you can come up with different results.
The others have given you good advice, to get stable on the new med, and talk to your caregiver. Ask for assistance in learning how to deal with this binge behaviour. You ask us for help. Bring your doctor into your circle of confidence.
Good luck,
Lar
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