Posted by morganpmiller on June 17, 2009, at 5:01:22
In reply to Re: How would you medicate this?, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on June 16, 2009, at 22:16:18
I personally think Lamictal is a dirtier drug than what many believe it to be. It depletes your body of folic acid and other essential vitamins/minerals. It also binds to your melanin in the skin and eyes and they admit to having no idea whether that will have any long term implications.
Lithium and Valproate(Depakote) are not as heavy duty or as harsh as you think. It is the high toxic doses of these medications used by so many that give these meds their bad names. Some may just benefit from lower doses, especially if they are somewhat stabilized on an antidepressant.
ECT is an option. I would try to find the right medication/therapy before I did ECT. You really should consider finding some good old therapy if you can. I would especially recommend group therapy conducted by 2 good psychotherapist. This is the best type of therapy I have experienced.
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