Posted by rod on July 19, 2005, at 10:31:24
In reply to Re: Lithium experience - Scott?, posted by SLS on July 19, 2005, at 9:19:30
Hi Scott!
> Do you think that you are bipolar?
might be. It surely isnt bipolar I. But I do experience some repid cycling sometimes. Like you, it often occured over the course of 30-45 minutes... and didnt last more than few hours... But most of the time I am donw.
And like dysthymia , bipolar depression is more linked to dopamine than "normal" major depression is. I suspect there is, apart from other stuff, something wrong with my dopamineric neuronal circuits. poor facial expression, poverty of speech etc....>
> > Ok, now I am giving those Li ions a chance...
>
> No more Depakote?No. It gave me a stupor, did freeze my facial muscels.. it just dampened me too much down..
> the choice of lithium was a smart one.
well, actually you where the one who suggested it to me! thanks :-)
> > I am thinking about dropping Lyrica, because Li has a similar effect to me.
>
> Interesting. I have placed Lyrica on my list of things to try in the near future. Can you describe what your experience with it was?Lyrica has some claming, relaxing effect. Not sedation. As a result (I guess) of the calming, distresing effect my concentration and memory improved. My thoughts get some kind of more "organised" and thinking goes more "fluently". And it brightens mood a little bit. It improves my overall functionality..
But as it seems, Lithium does the same, but just better :-)
> > I hope Li does the trick on the long term for me...
>
> That would be hugely convenient, wouldn't it?Sure. It would be soooo cool. Time to start my life again.... :-) (Or get a new one.. cause my old sucks :-O )
> :-)
>
> I hope so too.
>
> Good luck and be well.thanks for your kind words, Scott :-)
kind regards and good luck with Lyrica! Its worth a try.
Roland
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