Posted by tecknohed on August 7, 2005, at 0:00:34
In reply to Re: Nardil and Hypomania » up'n'down, posted by smith562 on August 6, 2005, at 18:16:13
Hi Smith562. Thats an interesting thought and I suppose some people will inevitibly become hypomanic on Nardil. One of the first things I asked my doctor when Nardil first took hold was "do I seem hypomanic?"! But this is what I actually think.
The majority of people who end up on Nardil have been through alot of meds. Their symptoms are chronic and ongoing and they've had little success with any med. They feel despirate to find some peace - they just want a chance to be themselves, maybe for the first time ever.
Suddenly, along comes a drug that alows them to be everything they ever wanted to be and do. No more 'meaningless' fear, embarrasement, self-consiosness. And there's an incredible urge to do all the things you've been longing to do for all those years, things most people take for granted (dating, education/work, just being around people). Its like you just cant do these things quick enough! This isn't hypomania, this is freedom at last.
Pitty that for some it doesnt last. Still, Where There's a Will, There's a Way.
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