Posted by 4WD on January 28, 2006, at 23:35:18
In reply to Help!! Bipolar, off meds, losing it, posted by catmint on January 28, 2006, at 18:05:38
> I have been diagnosed for 7 years, been on all pych meds for bipolar since. 2 months ago stopped Lamictal monotherapy.
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> I can't deal with my life. I felt that the Lamictal was only helping somewhat, and stooped for fear of long term effects.
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> I'm 39, female, and living as a single parent.
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> Now, I have a mild recreational drug problem, as well as alcohol every day. Ciggarettes, a tumultuous home-life, jobless, facing eviction,scrounging for change, no foodstamps till Feb. 3
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> Help! Any posts in the next two to four hours are needed!! I need to get some advice.
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I hope you didn't take offense at a previous poster's remark that you'd suddenly be cured of your disease if you just had a million dollars. Most of us here recognize the seriousness of our disorders and are more sympathetic to emotional pain.I wish I could help you. I hope you feel better soon. I think you should resume meds, at least to taper off if you don't want to continue permanently. Long term effects might be scary but they are only a possibility. What you are experiencing right now is real.
Marsha
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