Posted by queenb on March 28, 2001, at 11:02:38
In reply to Re: Cyclothymia and treatment, posted by roo on March 28, 2001, at 9:26:58
>Roo, I take 300mg twice a day and i don't remember how much Xanax since i just started two days ago. I don't take anything else and never have. When I woke up this morning, I was extremely disoriented and uncoordinated. I wasn't sure I was going to make it through the day....though I migh fall asleep. Is that common? Do those effects ever pan out? I can say that I feel a little calmer. Less anxiety. I know it takes awhile for the medicine to kick in....about how long? But, about my depression....well, it's like a dark hole I can't seem to get out of. I feel extremely hopeless about life and I have absolutely no self esteem. I always feel very unstable emotionally. Like any minute I am goin to totally lose it. I cry for no reason. I don't feel the need to be around anyone. Basically, i can't stand anyone. Even the people I love. I experience rage on a daily basis. I fear what I could do to someone. People always say "think happy thoughts; think about all the good things in life" or "just snap out of it." thats a good one. Well, I can't. I wish I could. With those comments, i feel like no one understands me. Do you ever feel like you weigh 1000 pounds when your low? I do. I move in slow motion. Right now I feel stable a little too happy at times (before the medicine). My mood shifts quite often throughout the day though. Even during my depression stage. Its pretty hard to figure out who the hell you really are. Anyway....what about you? You know, my psychologist diagnosed me with cyclothymia and the psychiatrist diagnosed me with bipolar II. whats the difference?
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