Posted by Wrangler on March 7, 2002, at 22:23:15
I have just started a régime of Depakote and Seroquel. This is my first week on the drugs. For many long years I have suffered from depression. I have been able to keep the emotional part of my depression in check very well. I have the occasional bouts but they are short lived.
Along with the depression came what I termed “physical” side effects. There are two. I have a very “noisy mind” and pychomotor agitation.
My noisy mind consist of annoying music of the strangest kinds and repeating phrases. The music will be something like the theme to the old TV show “My Three Sons” over and over for hours. It can even wake me up at night. The repeating phrases will be something that I have heard someone say or even something I have thought. Mostly single words and phrases. A little bit like an echo that continues.
The psychomotor agitation has gotten so bad I have to sit on the aisle at church, on planes and in theaters. I have to be able to get up sometimes. Folks think I have hemorrhoids or something. I bob in my chair at work and pull at my clothes and seatbelts in cars. Mercy! It’s more than annoying.
Now my questions. Have others here taken either Depakote or Seroquel? What has been your expeience? Have you had any sexual dysfunction? Have you had new and bizarre thought race through your head? I have had good luck so far. They seem to be having the desired effects. The bad news for me is that I am having little interest in things in my life. My sex life has stopped. Oh, truth is I can do it – it just takes a real strong jump start to get me going. I am also experiencing that pesky ringing in my ears. I am willing to give this a chance. I am in touch with my psychiatrist regarding this as well.I’ll watch here for any response. Much obliged for any help.
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