Posted by Fionamck on June 25, 2005, at 23:53:43
In reply to Re: Bipolar 2?, posted by stresser on June 25, 2005, at 21:30:17
> I read the post, and I and my daughter are Bipolar II.(genetic) She has a bit of Borderline, and I can relate to EVERYTHING you are posting. At one time, I have felt what you are feeling, and she has too. It's draining, and I know that you feel as if you don't know what's wrong with you. I am to the point that it really doesn't matter, just as long as I have the correct medication to be happy and get my life back! Finding out what meds work, are by trial and error. My daughter tried many different medications, and has found four that work for her. I found a combination that works for me, right away! Try to be calm, and start with a mood stabilizer. I take Topomax, and my daughter takes Trileptal and Topomax. We both take an anti-depressant (Zoloft/me & Wellbutrin/her)
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> I don't remember what meds you said you are taking. Let me know how you are doing, and just remember that it takes time. It gets better. -L
Thanks very much to both you and bbug for your response. I think you're right; I have to swallow my belligerence and take the medicine with a review after a month or so. I have raised the weight issue but both psychiatrists said that a mood stabiliser might actually make it easier for me to prepare sensible meals and get some exercise (at the moment I have zero energy or motivation for it). At the time, I took that as sales pitch for the medicine (need to work on losing some cynicism...), but perhaps they have a point.It's a relief to know that other people have felt the same, although it's not a good thing, obviously! Glad you and your daughter are doing okay on the meds. Perhaps I have some bipolar and some borderline. like your daughter. At the end of the day, I don't suppose it much matters what name you give it so long as you can find a way to deal with whatever it is. I've read bits about Topamax; wonder why my psych didn't suggest it. I'll look into this further. Does it cause weight gain?
I'm also trying fish oil and thinking of taking my holiday in the summer instead of using it to catch up on masters studies, as I had intended. That may do me some good, too.
Keep in touch, and thanks again.
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