Posted by SunFlower on March 18, 2003, at 1:51:50
Hi,
I'm new here, but not new to all of this. I don't know how to 'label' myself. I've heard many things over the years. I feel SEVERLY depressed. I think I was dsmiv'ed Bipolar. I felt good for a month during the last year, so now I have ups and downs. ?? Medications are rough. This month I am on
Depakote <a new one for me> 250 twice a day &
Effexor 150mg <my original med this episode>
Lexapro <wellbutrin made me manic i guess> 10mg
So I was doing well.. got even better = which was actually worse <I debate it being mania> and then SUNK SO LOW. So here I am now. Feeling better. Since my down spiral began -gained 40 pounds in less than 5 months- not exactly the best "medicine" for a depressed woman with body issues <even had a plastic surgery recently!> Questions for all of you..
1. One of these new guys <depakote & lexapro> is making me have diarrhea with upset tummy. Anyone have this problem with either of the two? I have a suspect in mind..
2.Topamax, is it good for depression,not just BP? does it possibly cause weight loss?
3.Does any1 agree with me on pdocs not understanding HOW IMPORTANT WEIGHT gain/loss is to people with mental illness? 40 pound weight gain has made me become reclusive and withdrawn.
4.I got Xenical/Orlistat from pdoc. BEGGED for it. Any1 try this before? Its the not so fun sounding side effect diet pill.
5.What to do with all these pills I have left over after med switches/discontinues? I have unopened bottles of various meds <and diff strengths/releases> I paid for and can't return to the pharmacy. This stuff isn't cheap.
6.Has Religion <specifically western> helped/hindered any of you with your journey to wellness?
I've read posts here before, and felt this was always the most "rational" and intelligent group of 'people like me' on the internet. I look forward to your .. answers..Peace
SunFlower =)
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