Posted by HappyGirl on February 26, 2005, at 0:15:11
In reply to is this anxiety? what the heck..., posted by Spriggy on February 25, 2005, at 17:11:54
Hi Spriggy:
Sorry to read your current situation, ... too many things to deal with. However, M.I., like any other 'illnesses' takes awhile to find a right med. along with a good therapy, such as 'talk therapy.' Then, to be honest and frank, ... you may need a patience and 'good' knowledge about 'how to deal with M.I. in general.' Because, just within one or two weeks after being on the meds., it's too quick to make any 'conclusion,' such as the med. you've been on REALLY working on you.It's truly hard for anyone to go through this, ... however on the otherhand, you may need to know a 'true' nature of M.I. that does NOT go away so quick. Takes some time to feel even relieved by the med., not to mention, get better.
In my case, ... unfortunately, at the beginning of dx with Bp II, I was literally most of days, staying in the bed due to Bipolar Depression, or else, ... even, a depression caused by Bp dx itself, which I honestly remember now. It took SO many months, that went into years, even with a good pdoc. who rx'd a good med. combo. suitable to my system/dx. I am a NON-Med. sensitive M.I., only SSRI sensitive tho', that'a all about, but still it took SO long to feel better.
That said, ... in your case, it seems not only some mental illness, also psysical problem/CNS sensitivity that might have contributed to your current dilemna. Normally, med. sensitive M.I.s have more difficult time to find a right med. due to more research and 'extra' cautiouseness for the pdoc. to rx. med./med. combo.
In my suggestion, ... if you could find some 'help' due to the circumstances, it would be a great help for you, rather to deal with this, all by yourself. Because, M.I., like any other 'serious' illnesses, 'Rest,' both mentally and physically is a 'must.' Otherwise, your condition not get improved the way you want and expect.. Since you are minister's wife, someone nice in your church might be able to offer a good hands to you.
Also, besides the med., 'talk therapy' through a psychologist or psycho. therapist might be a quite beneficial to you.In my suggestion, ... even though you sound like a 'strong-willed' with 'good social skilled' individual, but try to get a help as much as possible, either through the church or relative you can count on.
H.G.
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