Posted by rina on September 11, 2007, at 18:54:26
In reply to How to get out of jail without using my card., posted by deniseuk190466 on September 4, 2007, at 18:45:13
Denise,
I really applaude you for your honesty and forthright approach in telling your struggle with your AD's and depression. It reminds me of when I was first diagnosed with bipolarl. I was on Effexor at the time and Focalin only. Mind you while on these drugs prior to entering her office this particular day, I wasn't diagnosed bipolarl.A few things I remember from that day was by the time I entered her office, I had bought clothes for Lord knows who because the baby clothes I bought couldn't have been for my kids, they were 6 and 8 at the time. These were infant clothes.
I was talking faster than I could remember what I was saying. I was pacing back and forth, my mind finishing sentences before I started to think along those lines. When that day was all said and done I left here office crying and excited and orders to stop the Focalin 40mg and Effexor 225mg abruptly.
To this day, I still wonder how I survived the withdrawal and the rapid cycling with bp elevation all at once. Not forgetting a wiped out emergency savings account of 8000.00 in less than a weeks time.
Then came the Abilify, which made me feel weird and depressed all the time. There we went to Depakote standing alone again. This was and is a doozy by itself. At 250mg it was okay but at 700 or 750mg I can't remember but I was depressed more than I've ever been in my life. There were days without showers or clothes,no social or family interaction,swatting bugs outside when there were none. Just feeling miserable.
So I'm responding to your post because once again I admire the fact that you've reached out and embraced opinions and advice of others. I wish I was confident enough and had the self-esteem during my tough time to do what your doing. For that, I commend and thank you. Good Luck and I wish you all the best!! Keep me posted.
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