Posted by katherpoo on March 25, 2005, at 18:16:56
In reply to Re: Biploar VI (6) » SLS, posted by Larry Hoover on March 25, 2005, at 18:05:01
I guess it's worth mentioning that I had BAD reactions to SSRIs and SNRIs... I was ready to jump out of my skin! Also with Effexor I gained about 50 lbs... very unusual I know but believe you me it happened.
My official diagnoses are GAD, Panic d/o, and Bipolar NOS. I have a very good relationship with doc and she hass also told me I have NO Axis II disorders (which is good because of course I was *worried* about it LOL), and my GAF is like 55. My IQ by the way is something like 135 and I guess it's not uncommon for people with bipolar to have high intelligence..?
I tried about 15 different meds/combinations before finding something that has begun to help. As I said in my intro, I also embrace healthy living, therapy, meditation, etc.
Right now I'm on a combination of Topamax and Lamictal, with Xanax XR to help with PA prevention. Doc wanted to add Seroquel for sleep but it didn't help and caused me to add another 15 lbs! We're working on scaling up the Topamax because I'm on a fairly low dose at the moment.
Anyway... thanks to those who have replied... I would like to keep the discussion going because for the first time I have finally found people who actually know what the heck I'm trying to say here!!!!
Thanks --- K
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