Posted by pumpkin on May 12, 2003, at 18:48:13
In reply to Re: New to Lexapro and feeling awful, posted by Donia on May 11, 2003, at 17:05:46
Guys,
I had an appointment today with my doc.
After being "talked" to from my counselor, and
family- I decided that I had better tell my doc
that I went completely off my mood stabilizer.One thing that I share with you however, was that
I have felt pretty good- especially this last
week. I have felt like myself for the first time
in over two years! But----- I haven't slept
much, which isen't good.I came right out and told my doctor of what I
did, knowing that he would probably be somewhat
upset. On the contrary, he was understanding.
We had some conversation, and it turns out that
I have been alittle "manic" (no sleep was a good
clue, amoungst others). I am bi-polar (runs
in the family), but do not need as much med as
I was on before. I didn't know that a mood
stabilizer could also "add" to depression. This
is what has been happening to me. So... I am
back on the mood stabilizer (half of what I was
on before). I could actually feel it working
soon after I took it late this morning! I am
SO tired, and look forward to bed tonight.
I am looking forward to the med to reach it's
potential, plus my creativity is coming back-
which is a definate plus! It's been so long...
The climb back isen't over, but improving
(thank the Lord).Watching my 14 month grand-daughter during the
day, and all my other responsibilities is a handful- but I've been so blessed!Staying at 20 mg. of Lex, .25 of Klonopin, and
250 mg. of Depakote. In the future, my doctor
and I are going to try to stop the Klonopin. If
it works fine, if not, I'm fine with that too.
For me- my course had to be taken to find out
EXACTLY what was what. Process of elimination as
painful as it has been... I am grateful!I still have those headaches, but we are thinking
now that it is allergies. Not another "pill"!
LOL.Please keep on posting. Reading is SO encouraging to me, and I feel like I've known
some of you for a very long time! Thanks again.
poster:pumpkin
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