Posted by HappyGirl on December 17, 2003, at 14:51:42
In reply to ADs, Diminished brain-power, Dr.Bob, posted by daisymm on December 16, 2003, at 14:18:41
Hi:
In regard to Litium, .... it helps for 'major' depression, because Lithium has two different properties, one for 'manic' as everyone else knows, ... also another for 'depressive episodes.' Thus, if there is soft/milder form of Bipolar, Lithium only med. regimen would take care of.
Some of podc. prescribes Lithium for 'augumentation' for 'ADs' such as in your case/descrpiton. Then, in this respect, you need to not worry. In my experience, even atypical med. such as Zyprexa too helps in regard to 'augumentation' for ADs, if yours is serious form of depression.
Second, in my knowledge along with my personal experience as Bipolar II that has mostly 'major form of depression,' I hate to say this to you, ... however, it takes quite awhile to feel better. I myself needed to drop out a study in the middle of semester due to the dx, as Bp. Then, as saying in one of posts/replies on your post, you need to take time. Without any appropriate treatment and outcome, first of all, you won't get your studies done the way you wish, ... at least 'C' average that would bring you into a promising career.
I know that it must be 'harsh' to say, ... but this is to be 'real world' as having/being a serious form of mental illness.
H.G.
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