Posted by JonW on May 17, 2002, at 23:16:50
In reply to WHAT SHOULD I TRY NEXT? give me options, posted by adamie on May 17, 2002, at 22:43:04
Hi Adamie,
You sound like you may be bipolar. If for no other reason, simply the fact that much time has passed and you are still not better. It seems like you've only been on 2 or 3 drugs for bipolar disorder, and have you been on them without any destabilizing agents (i.e. anti-depressants)? It might do you some good to consult a doctor who specializes in bipolar disorder to get their opinion. I would ask your current psydoc to recommend someone. If they don't know of anyone you can never go wrong contacting a major university near you. If I were you I'd be looking for a new doctor -- an expert psydoc experienced with treatment resistent people.
Jon
> i am going downhill and some moments feel sooo damn horrendous on this vivarint. evenings turn to hell while daytime is not too bad. i need a change.
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> I have tried Paxil, Prozac, Sam-e, Celexa, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, ECT, Adrafinil, Salmon Oil, St. John's Wort. valerian root, moclobemide, ativan, immovane, 5-htp, lamictal, L-tyrosine, Risperdal, Vivarint, Mirapex,
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> meds that 'may' cause sedation ALWAYS cause me to MUCh sedation. I need something that doesn't sedate much although even if it does sedate i am willing to try it possibly.
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> I need something that also works for anxiety and doesn't increase it. prozac and effexor caused so much increased anxiety and mind torture that i felt suicidal after one dose.
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> so i need something not sleep enducing so i can live a damn life. and also i need something that doesn't increase anxiety! and something that may help anxiety!
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> and i am done with all the low effect 'natural' stuff. sam-e maybe helped but no one wants to buy it for me. damn the selfish jerks to hell.
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> so please tell me what i should try next. I need something and fast before I lose my mind or my damn life. such evenings are just soooo horrendous that every minute is pure hell.
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