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Posted by Greg on March 23, 2001, at 18:06:53
Hi Willow,
Just wanted to see how your Dad is doing? Is he continuing to improve? I really hope so. And I hope you're doing good too!
Greg
Posted by willow on March 24, 2001, at 13:26:38
In reply to Willow?, posted by Greg on March 23, 2001, at 18:06:53
"Just wanted to see how your Dad is doing? Is he continuing to improve? I really hope so. And I hope you're doing good too!"
Thanks Greg! He loves the Zyprexa (sp?) which is different for him. I've always supported him if he had wanted to lower a dose of previous antipsycotics, but he had never been compliant with any that were taken orally. It is also benefitting him in that it doesn't bother him to eat, before half way through a sandwich he would feel blah, but now he can eat it now. (He's very underweight.)
Myself I'm doing really well with effexor. I've been on disability because of my symptoms and now have actually started a casual job, about ten hours a week. I'm so encouraged!
How are you doing? You mentioned that you have bipolar. Does it affect your life adversely? I hope not!
Smiles
Willow
Posted by Greg on March 25, 2001, at 11:23:38
In reply to Greg ..., posted by willow on March 24, 2001, at 13:26:38
I can really understand loving the Zyprexa, I've been told that I should be the national poster boy for it. It seems like I searched so long for an answer before I finally found one with the Zy. I should probably add that talk therapy and running my own group on Yahoo has made a difference too.
Being on the Zy, I can say that my BP doesn't have any major adverse effects on my life, but before that was a different story. I had trouble sleeping, constantly had rapid fire thoughts going thru my mind that I couldn't separate, manic behavior (spending sprees), extreme moments of uncontrollable rage, etc. The rapid cycling was so bad for me that it wasn't unusual for me to cycle every 20-30 minutes. I can relate to the increased appetite your Dad is having, one of the drawbacks is that I continue to put on weight. But I'd rather have a weight problem anytime over all the other crap I was dealing with though. There's always a trade off it seems...
Great news about the job! It helps to feel like you are contributing and accomplishing things. Do you have plans to go to full time after a while? Just remember that all good things start with a single step.
Please say hi to your Dad for me and tell him that I wish him continued success. Stay in touch and let me know how you both are doing OK?
All my best,
Greg> "Just wanted to see how your Dad is doing? Is he continuing to improve? I really hope so. And I hope you're doing good too!"
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> Thanks Greg! He loves the Zyprexa (sp?) which is different for him. I've always supported him if he had wanted to lower a dose of previous antipsycotics, but he had never been compliant with any that were taken orally. It is also benefitting him in that it doesn't bother him to eat, before half way through a sandwich he would feel blah, but now he can eat it now. (He's very underweight.)
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> Myself I'm doing really well with effexor. I've been on disability because of my symptoms and now have actually started a casual job, about ten hours a week. I'm so encouraged!
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> How are you doing? You mentioned that you have bipolar. Does it affect your life adversely? I hope not!
>
> Smiles
> Willow
Posted by willow on April 4, 2001, at 21:37:34
In reply to Re: Willow, posted by Greg on March 25, 2001, at 11:23:38
I just read your post on the other board regarding the Zy. How long did it take before you found this medication?
I'm having similar success with the Effexor and it took five years to find it. I'm not completely back to "normal" but it has been so long that I don't really remember what it was. I am functioning at a level that last year I thought was out of my reach and does it ever feel good.
I got the impression that you yourself are enjoying the same success. "CHEERS" A toast to the two of us!!
Smiling Willow
Posted by Greg on April 5, 2001, at 8:09:37
In reply to Greg ..., posted by willow on April 4, 2001, at 21:37:34
Willow,
It took about 7-8 months and whole bunch of trial and error. I was on maybe 15-20 different meds before we found the right combo. I also take 900mgs of Neurontin with the Zy. It took a long time to come up with my diagnosis. I know some people here don't like being labeled, but for me it was a relief to finally have a name to go with my dis-ease. It gives me some piece of mind.
How is your Dad feeling? I hope he is continuing to get better.
I'm glad you're smiling :)
Greg
> I just read your post on the other board regarding the Zy. How long did it take before you found this medication?
>
> I'm having similar success with the Effexor and it took five years to find it. I'm not completely back to "normal" but it has been so long that I don't really remember what it was. I am functioning at a level that last year I thought was out of my reach and does it ever feel good.
>
> I got the impression that you yourself are enjoying the same success. "CHEERS" A toast to the two of us!!
>
> Smiling Willow
Posted by willow on April 16, 2001, at 20:28:46
In reply to Re: Willow..., posted by Greg on April 5, 2001, at 8:09:37
Greg
Have you stayed at the same dose of Zy? My dad has increased his dosage up to 5mg (his doctor did.) I guess it is a side-effect that initially makes him able to sleep really well. He is doing better though.
Are you able to work? or function pre-illness? I do believe that I am getting there. I have said this before, but this time I am doing so much better, mostly concerning my fatigue and cognitive abilities.
BEST WISHES
Willow
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