Posted by HappyGirl on May 24, 2005, at 0:45:59
In reply to thank you everybody, posted by holymama on May 23, 2005, at 8:34:51
Hi:
>>> Do any of you, once 'stabilized' as much as you can be, feel 'great' much of the time? Or, like me, feel great for short bursts of mild hypomania and feel dull and stupid and mildly depressed most of the time? <<<--- In my case, as my pdoc. saying that I've been stabilized since mid to late 2004, after a 'long' and 'hard' battle/challege that took me almost 'long' 6 years, believe it or not. During 'those' unstable years, I never dreamed about any of Bp stabilization, rather I spent a lot of time searching for 'right' med. combo. along with aboundant readings over the Internet and literatures regarding Bp illnesses.
In regard to the 'current' state, some days, I still feel mildly 'depressed,'... a desire of sleep until mid-morning, particularly after some 'stressful' events. Then, probably if you're sufferring from some 'serious' illnesses, not only Bp also other ailments, there is NO such word of 'perfect' days. But, this is just my opinion/view through my own 'personal' experience along with others'. However, I definitely can say that I feel MUCH better and TRULY happier than before, in my unstable state. In other words, stabilization does not happen without a right med. combo. For me, the med. combo. is as important as daily meals. In regard to 'med. reductiction, I truly hope this happen since one of meds. often causes me 'heart-burn' and other uneasy feelings. But, as of today, I plan to stick with it.
As for your med. combo. above, ... have you ever tried an increased dosage of WB XL, 300 mg.? The WB, in general, giving me mostly 'energy' and 'concentration.' Then, just to increase WB XL dosage might help you, but as Scott suggesting, Abilify might be a good choice. However, it sounds to me like your Bp is milder form, ... more likely Bp III(3)/Cyclothemia(?) as reading your med. list. If that's the case, you may not consider about any A.P., rather some AD, like Cymbalta or newer form of SSRIs? But, since I'm allergic to any of SSRIs, I can not able to direct you in this regard.
The best thing for you now, ... at your next pdoc.'s appt., talk to your pdoc. regarding your 'mildly' depressive symptoms.
H.G.
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