Posted by Emme on September 19, 2001, at 21:31:27
In reply to Re: Chloe, how are things going? » Emme, posted by chloe on September 19, 2001, at 6:58:22
I am sorry you are so miserable. Can you tolerate higher doses of any of your current meds? It takes so much stamina to try different meds, think about them, try to keep your life going. If your doctor is out of ideas, can you get a second opinion? An extra viewpoint never hurts. My four-day experience with Li knocked me out. If I decide to try again, it'll have to be a *much* lower dose. Like much lower than 150 mg.
As for me, well, I could be better. It's taking most of my energy to try to get *something* done at work, pay bills, appear socially responsive. sigh. One week into Gabitril.
I will keep my fingers crosse that you get some relief.
Emme
> Hi Emme,
> Thanks so much for asking. I am feeling really awful...Every med I try to manage my mood instability, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts I can't tolerate (I have BP2 and BPD).
> I just retried Zyprexa, which worked nicely as an AD augmentor, but I immediately got revisited by TD symptoms. So after 6 days I had to stop it. So I am back to
> 1.75 mgs Celexa
> 400 mgs Neurontin
> 7 mgs Valium
>
> I don't drink or smoke or self medicate. So I find that this cocktail just isn't enough for me. I am in constant emotional pain. My life and relationships have truly suffered. I am unable to do anything that is not completely absolutely necessary, and I have very little support network left, since I am so unstable I can't follow through with anything.
>
> My pdoc doesn't have anymore ideas. She mentioned augmenting with Lithium awhile back, and now I am considering it. I just hate the jitteriness and frequent urination. But maybe I could get away with a sub therapuetic dose and not be so bothered by side effects. Is there any chance that Li could help me sleep and not feel so labile? One minute I am fine, the next so suicidal, I can't function. This is no way to live...But just this summer I have tried:
> Geodon, Zyprexa, Topamax and Lamictal and they have all failed. I wish so much I could get by on the three I already take. But I feel like I am swirling in the bowl here...
> Anyone have any suggestions???
> Thanks so much for checking in Emme. You don't know how much that meant to me...
> I hope you are doing ok:)
> Chloe
>
> > Chloe,
> >
> > Haven't seen anything from you in a while and I was curious how things are going. Which meds are you trying now? I hope something is working well for you.
> >
> > Emme
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