Posted by ST on May 31, 2004, at 16:29:21
In reply to Re: Decided to go off Depakote after ten years..., posted by HappyGirl on May 31, 2004, at 9:44:21
Thank you! Yes, I was thinking that I may feel fine now, but a stressful situation could induce an episode. My boyfriend of seven years is watching me closely as well as my close friends. I'm trying to get in to see my pdoc sooner.
Another reason for wanting to stop Depakote is that my liver function is low, my thyroid is slow and I cannot lose the weight I've put on over the past few years. I do acupuncute and naturopathy and I've been told my body is having a hard time flushing out toxins. I think it may be the Depakote over the years. It does worry me that I'm harming my organs. I've also just learned that Serzone is being pulled for hepatoxicity.
But I'm wondering if going into slight hypomania is even a bad thing. I think I may be willing to deal with a more up and down life if only to get back in touch with myself and my emotions. And I intend to stay on the ADs.
Again, thank you for your thoughful response.
Sarah
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