Posted by jay on June 13, 2003, at 9:15:48
In reply to Re: I *really* need help..please.. » jay, posted by Ritch on June 12, 2003, at 23:22:11
> Jay, I 2nd Slinky's idea about Tegretol (carbamazepine) if you haven't tried it. Don't know if you have tried Depakote or not. If you try a conventional AP-check into thioridazine. As far as the borderline traits go-you might check into some Luvox.
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> and... it might be worthwhile to talk to your Dad. Ask him what *he* thinks about your rage spells, and how *he* deals with his rage spells and what *he* thinks about them.
Mitch..thanks..you have been so kind in offering your experiences. I am obviously at a desperate..actually most desperate than ever..point..and particular info is really helpful, especially since there is not much info or good research out there on older antipsychotics. As I said to Slinky, I did try the carbamazepine, but as a single mood stabalizer, it plungged me into depression and still kept the tears flowing as well as no effect on anger..no matter the blood levels, the brand, the type (XR vs. IR etc..)..the total dose..etc.
Depakote I have plenty of experience with, and again it was like the carbamazepine, but also seemed to make my anger explosions worse..no matter dose, timing, etc.My Dad just got put on Risperdal with his combo of Doxepin and bromazepam. He just got the Risperdal a few days ago..so I don't know if it will work for him yet. See I live with my folks..and heck I think I cause much of this pressure on them, and just have this inkling that the Risperdal for anger was brought on by some of my absolutely low, very nasty moods.
About Luvox..that was the first SSRI I tried in 1993 or so, and I couldn't tolerate the physical effects (lot's of flu-like symptoms)..and after 7 months, became a "walking weeping" case, and cried and isolated myself daily.
About thioridazine, well all the research say it's likely one, if not the, safest of the typical's, but the cataract warning, which is strong, as well as your experiences in that area, I am not sure if I can risk that.
Thanks again so much for your help..and please take good care...
Sincerely,
Jay
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