Posted by Mr. Scott on January 26, 2002, at 10:13:33
In reply to Re: Last post of it's Kind.. » Mr. Scott, posted by IsoM on January 26, 2002, at 2:23:56
> Scott, do you mind me asking -
> Are you upset at all about the past break-up with your girlfriend still? Or is she part of your dreams still? Not fully coming to terms with it & moving on could possibly contribute to you feeling low.
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> Do you think you're bipolar at all? I'm admittedly no expert in that area but I've had a couple bipolar friends & from all I've read & heard, they always have had far less sleep needs when manic, or even hypomanic. Have you ever felt manic or hypomanic? Supposedly some bipolars never feel manic - don't know if that's accurate though.
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> I never responded to your previous posts about your drinking, but if you're sensitive to alcohol (& I don't mean the intoxication part), your past drinking patterns are enough to screw you up without all the meds added on.
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> As for Omega-3 fatty acids, I don't believe they'll bring about a remarkable "cure". Not that I don't think they're beneficial - cod liver oil & flax seeds have been part of my diet along with vitamin/mineral supplements for many years now but I don't think it'll make a quick fix, more a long-term strategy.
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> Are you including any B vitamin complex tablets? Alcohol depletes many B vitamins & you don't have to be an alcoholic to have your levels lowered by drinking. There are forms of depression (not saying you have it, just mentioning it) caused by a deficiency of certain B vitamins such as niacin, floic acid, & B12.
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> So I can't say for you what the cause(s) of your depression might be, only that I'm trying to throw some ideas back that may prove helpful.ISOM,
You've been such a good sport about my relentless worrying out loud and looking for answers..I know I challenge people to the point of annoyance with my never ending questioning...
I am upset about the break-up. I deluded myself into thinking it was forever, but in truth it hadn't worked for a long time. I still think about her from time to time, but it's an idealized her I think about, not who she is today. I don't trust people easily to begin with, and my sex drive is low due to the meds, and on top of that it's hard to enter into a relationship with someone who is quote unquote normal when I'm on 3-4 pills a day and loaded with insecurities about them.The bipolar issue is less clear... I have never been clearly manic that is for sure. I have definately gotten 'high' temporaily off of AD's, but still needed as much sleep, I just felt all cheery and energized...It only lasted a few days on each drug.. Then I am often left agitated and anxious necessitating a benzo, which in combo with the AD keeps me okay..Just not great..and with side-effects. I can be intense, snappy, and impulsive a bit. My mind races, but mostly it’s anxious content, although I have had intense good r only racing. My sleep has always been the same. Difficulty going to sleep and waking up. This has been consistent my whole life.
I drink too much at times, and have indeed had a history of serious drug abuse. But cut out all the drugs 6 years ago. I think your right that the drinking screws up the mind and the meds confusing me even further.
Again I appreciate very much your desire to offer help!
Thanks,
Scott
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