Posted by Mark H. on May 11, 2000, at 20:41:38
In reply to Re: Mark H. - Long reply to long post., posted by SLS on May 11, 2000, at 8:56:45
Dear Scott,
I'll print your responses and save them for the next test flight and crash. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough replies.
I've been doing well for the past couple of days. When the murderous rage started kicking in again on Tuesday morning, I got an immediate appt with my doctor, and he suggested that I try Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic that has been used successfully even as mono-therapy for some bipolars. I hadn't read any of the Zyprexa threads, since I didn't know anything about it.
In the event, I took 5mg Tuesday night, went to bed at 8 pm, and awoke promptly at 12:15 the next afternoon. Whoops! Couldn't actually get out of bed for another hour. Made it to work at 4 pm. Had a GREAT day!! Didn't sleep very well last night, but OK considering I had chocolate cake for dinner. ;-) Still feel good today. I didn't take any Zyprexa last night, but I think I'll try 2.5mg tonight.
I really appreciate the information about mood stabilizers, especially Lamactil, which I will try if I don't achieve enough stability with my current regimen plus Zyprexa prn. Since I'm headed into my "good" period, I'll have a better idea of what's needed later in the summer.
Your clear thinking and thoroughness (as well as your compassion) are such a great contribution to this board. I hope I can reciprocate some time.
Much love,
Mark H.
poster:Mark H.
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