Posted by katia on August 30, 2003, at 15:33:35
In reply to Re: Histoire de Katia, posted by fluffy on August 30, 2003, at 15:24:15
> Wow Katia-
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> Interesting to hear your experiences (I know they were painful to you--thank you for sharing that stuff)
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> I'd definitely say that you're on the right track as far as your treatment goes. From what you've told me, it sounds as though the BP diagnosis fits (personal history coupled with your reactions to anti-depressants). I'm no doc, but I have faith that you'll get a response from a mood stabilizer.
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> I can't say that my manic episodes are similar. "My" manias consist of a flurry of activities (like too many home improvement projects), increased energy, quick thoughts. When it's been its most severe, I've told people off, written bad things about friends or important people in my career on message boards (that they all read!--completely ruined career connections and friendships), planned parties for everyone I knew, drank 3-4 nights a week, in love with 2-3 guys at a time....etc...
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> Have you read "And Unquiet Mind" yet? It's required reading for the newly diagnosed. (in my opinion)
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> keep in touch,
> katyHi Katy,
I have read An Unquiet Mind ironically enough about eight years ago! Something was drawing me to read stuff like that; but it just took me this long to wake up to it within myself.You're "highs" sound very similar to mine. I can't tell you how many friends I've lost due to my irrational reactions!!!!
As far as treatment goes, I'm ready to throw in the bag with Depakote. I just read the it can cause PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which can cause infertility and a host of other things.
Have you heard this? Maybe I'll be joing the Li/Lam chain gang soon!
Katia
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