Posted by johnj on July 31, 2002, at 17:13:26
In reply to Re: Bipolar/Fish Oils » » johnj, posted by colin wallace on July 31, 2002, at 7:27:02
Colin,
I haven't been getting much exercise since sweating really fouls up my mood. I am pretty sure it is the nortryptline and not the lithium. Although, I have increased my salt intake and it helps me if I do some garden work outside. We have about 7 acres of land in the country and I planted about 75 trees so I have been trying to keep them alive in this horrible heat. If I overdo it, which I tend to do, I feel like crap. So, I make sure I take good water breaks and bring something salty.
Doc is most likely to push a low dose lexapro when it comes out. I have reservations, but I need to get off the TCA. If I can work out I can make things shape up. Today I feel ok, yesterday and Monday were not good. Decided I am going to have to give up my Guinness since alcohol, even in small amounts, messes me up now. I guess I will have to settle for slobbering like an idiot when the Guinness truck goes by, what a pity.
Sorry to hear about your father. I lost mine 13 years ago this October from lung cancer. This was about 4 years before my depression. the range of emotions may be related to depression, but most of them are natural responses, and healthy. I could expound on this, but I don't want to approach the subject unless you are comfortable. I cursed god, and even my father for smoking at the time, but a good friend set me straight and helped me deal with it. You will find support from people you didn't expect. My prayers are with you and your father.
take care and keep fighting!
Johnj
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