Posted by Shar on April 12, 2005, at 2:16:49
In reply to Re: OK, oldsters...a call for advice » allisonm, posted by CamW on April 11, 2005, at 4:22:18
Allison and Cam,
First, Cam, SO great to hear from you. I have always appreciated your knowledge and how it can dovetail with the more 'emotional' issues we have in relationships.
The best I EVER felt was on Zoloft (it was like Alice going down the rabbit hole...I felt GOOD, energetic, up, talkative...unbelieveable), and then at the max dose (we kept upping the dose) it pooped out, or I did...I don't know if it might work again...I've heard it doesn't [however, Coral is one of those anomalies.]. Plus, I don't have $$ now for a pdoc or Rx for Z.
But, Cam, as for Effexor, wow, withdrawal from that after max dosage, that was a HORROR story for me. So, I know some folks can do great on it, but...it's the last thing (ignorant me) would ever suggest to anybody!
Allison, I don't know anybody with A.S., but it sounds like there are some very cool things going on in this relationship. I'm currently involved with someone who is BP 2 and when he said to me "Hi, my name is Trouble and I'm looking for someplace to happen." it was a done deal (well, that may tell more about me than him...I have a thing for bad boys).
It is up and down and all over the place--sweet, loving, snipy, irritable, sarcastic, dissapointing, uplifting, making plans that may or may not come to fruition, taking care of our 'family' of 3 dogs and 1 cat, lots of UPS and DOWNS. We have common goals, and are devoted to each other. And, if he says something about my weight, I just have to muster the appropriate response...like..."Oh, yeah, look who' talkin' "....
So, yes, it is very WISE of you to consider the BIG picture
My BP and I have big fun and bad times, and it is still the best relationship I've ever had, because we both understand a bit about Mental Health issues. And, we are OLD--me 53 (and why I'm here beyond my over 50 rule) and he (a mere youngster) at 52.
If we had the bucks or insurance it might even be better, but, I love him from my brain--such as it is--right down to my toes. A rare event in the life of a statistician!
Anyhow, I'm so happy that folks have responded here. Many thanks on behalf of us oldies!
xoxoxo
Shar
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