Posted by D minor on April 26, 2005, at 15:35:59
In reply to Re: I can't... » liberty2004, posted by B2chica on April 26, 2005, at 9:39:39
Hi Liberty,
I know its tough. I was diagnosed with Bipolar several months back after having been diagnosed with major depression. I don't especially like having to take my meds. In fact, I even tried going off of them. But I learned an imporatant lession. I'd rather take the meds an be healthy than not take them and deal with the depression and hypomania. So, I try to be grateful for them. Imagine if we didn't have them! I'd probably be locked in a tower somewhere :-) LOLAs far as the sexual side effects, the good news is they go away. I had anorgasmia when I was on, I forget, I think it was Paxil, then again on Cymbalta. It took a few weeks, but it did go away. Just keep trying and give it time. This illness requires a lot a patience. What meds are you taking?
The best thing you can do for your kids is to stay healthy by taking your meds. I have a friend who's mother was bipolar, and things went so much better when she was medicated. You set a good example by doing what you have to do to stay healthy.
And you might not have to take meds forever. For the forseable future maybe. But who knows. Maybe one day they'll find a cure. For the mean time, we'll adapt.
I'll be praying for you.
dm
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