Posted by Lao Tzu on November 19, 2012, at 11:42:08
In reply to Re: Depression supplements Updated, posted by Christ_empowered on October 28, 2012, at 10:30:30
Thanks for the info. Christ! I really appreciate your knowledge of Abilify. I think you are right about the Risperdal + Zoloft being mind-numbing. The only advantage to that is that you don't have to deal with a range of emotional issues. Still, I am able to smile, laugh, feel angry (although less so than so-called normal people). I'm able to keep my emotions from going extreme which they used to do years ago. And my anxiety was off the chart back then. So for me, the Risperdal + Zoloft has really helped in that regard. I don't feel like a zombie b/c I also supplement with a lot of vitamins and they help with the side effects of the meds in that I have more energy and with more stability. I will definitely keep Abilify in mind. I am trying to weigh the pros and cons. My doctor said it has the potential of boosting motivation, and I guess that has been an issue as well. If I want to return to work, I would definitely need more motivation. Until then, I have been feeling okay, not lighting the world on fire, but not in distress either. I don't like the weight gain either. I am overweight about 35 lbs, but I haven't gained any weight recently either, even when I quit cigarettes 5 months ago. I definitely need to exercise for cardiovascular health b/c heart disease runs in my family. I tried Lipitor but it made me so tired that I stopped it. I am a low-energy person, so I am going to have to find another way to take care of my heart. Do you have any metabolic issues with your meds? Yes, I think the Risperdal does increase the prolactin, which might explain the MAN BOOBS! Still, my health is not terrible. Just have to watch what I eat and exercise, stay away from the smokes and alcohol. Other than the heart disease, I seem to have good genes on my mother's side. Again, I appreciate your comments. Will think long and hard about the Abilify. It might just improve my low motivation. Thanks again. Have a nice holiday.
Lao
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