Posted by Brenda on March 1, 2000, at 16:56:58
In reply to Re: Noa and Janice, posted by Brenda on March 1, 2000, at 16:51:46
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> > > > Hey all... Have you considered the possibility of Co Dependence? Very common in depressed ppl. I have been through it myself! You tend to take care of others instead of yourself. Keeps your mind off your own problems. Just a thought! :-)
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> Sarah - Thanks for the thought. I've been through the Co-dependent and Adult Children of Alcoholics, AlAnon programs. I agree - I'd say we're all pretty co-dependent, etc., but I think its probably okay here. It helps to think of others troubles when we're depressed and in pain. Do I think we're all a little co-dependent with Vesper? Yes, probably, but so what. The guy needs us to help him, and most of us probably need to help somebody else when we can't feel too much better ourselves.
> So - we'll just look out for the ones who give and give and give - and try to give some back to them.Noa - I know you've posted what your meds are, but all I can remember is the lithium. My cousin is BipolarI, and is taking Topamax instead of Lithium, and Depakote and a very small amount of Wellbutrin. Have you tried the Topamax? I haven't seen anyone here talk about it. I was on it for awhile. It has a lot less side effects than lithium.
Just curious.
poster:Brenda
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