Posted by Scott L. Schofield on April 21, 2000, at 11:54:24
In reply to To Scott, posted by Jan on April 20, 2000, at 11:20:00
Hi Jan.
I am curious as to whether or not you have ever taken Neurontin.
If so, what dosages did you try? What other drugs were you taking at the time, and at what dosages?
I forget, have you made any recent changes in medication?
> So was that mixed state or rapid cycling or manic ,disphoric ???????????You described some very, very nasty stuff to have to experience. I empathize with you and wish that things were not so difficult. I am not sure if what you describe represents a mixed-state or an intermediate state that occurs during a transition from a normal (or manic) state into a state of depression.
At this point, I would suggest keeping a daily journal or diary and post mood-ratings and brief descriptions of what you experience. Use a numerical rating system. Let 0 represent rock-bottom, 10 represent normal, and use numbers of 11 and higher to represent mania. I think you should make three entries - one for morning, afternoon, and evening. If you feel the need, add no more than two entries. Too many entries might be confusing. Try to establish a regular schedule, rating yourself at the same times each day. Perhaps include a one-sentence description along with each rating. Leave more detailed information to be written at the end of each day's log. In addition, I recommend that you document your sleep each day. Include the time you go to bed, how long it takes to fall asleep, how many times you wake up during the night (just guess - don't get up and turn on the light to write an entry), and what time you awake. You may also want to describe your eating patterns. It may not be a bad idea to get some input from your husband. Keeping track of one's own manic states is often very difficult.
Keeping such a journal will provide important diagnostic information for your doctor, along with a way to chart how you respond to different treatments.
Let's see how things go.
- Scott
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