Posted by HappyGirl on January 13, 2004, at 12:02:54
In reply to Re: Medication sensitivities- what is causing this?, posted by john1022 on January 13, 2004, at 10:56:47
Hi John1022:
I agree with you in regard to Seratonin that helps you sleep well. However, in Bipolar(I presume you have Bp, ..), so called, 'manic'side of Bp makes you 'hyper' that interferes the process of sleeping. You sounds like so used to 'Depression' that I totally understand, then your thought process is still on depression, not on Bp, although you've been in process of admitting Bp and being eager to work on Bp.
Then, there seems some conflicts going on in your mind as to the AD you used in the past when you were in Dep. However, you seem staring gradually to focus the present state of your dx., Bp. This must be a very first step for you to trudge, because Bp, especially like yours, Bp-mix. and also mine, Bp-rapid is NEVER easy to find the right med. combo.
Since your concern on insomnia is so significant that in turn interferes your daily activities, such as work or study(if you're at school), then this problem is most priority for you to get under control.
In my suggestion, Depakote is quite good for 'sleep well,' actually in my case, so sedative effect that made me sleep so much. Lithium is not only mood-stabilizer but also some AD effect, however there is no proven effect in sedation. Some are very successful by taking Lamictal that is very reputable for a good quality of Bp depression along with mood-stabilizer effect. However, the Lamictal has no effect for sleep-well. Either way, you may need to ask some 'sleeping-aid' at your next pdoc.'s appt.
Normally, in my knowledge, the very first/imporatnt step is to 'stabilize' Bp condition. After fairly stabilize, then the next is anti-depressant. Hence, it's quite 'time-consuming,' but that's what Bp might be, unlike Depression. Afterwards, according your progress/improvement, AP med, such as Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal and other new one might be introduced to get under total/semi-total stabilization, ... almost as normal as before dxed Bp.
In my suggestion, try to have a good communication open with the pdoc., because it may take a long road for you to find a right med. combo.
H.G.
p.s.)If there is/are any questions in regard to this, above, please post back here. I normally come here on daily basis,... sometime just 'glance' through to catch some interesting posts. Because, 'Knowledge' is 'Power,' once come to M.I.
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