Posted by karinamarie on November 14, 2008, at 0:52:59
In reply to Mood Stabilizer recommendations... Please!, posted by ricker on November 5, 2008, at 18:34:17
Dear RickI am sorry to hear that you are feeling so unwell. My drugs were changed in April to Tegratol and Lithium and things are going very well. I was taken off my anti-depressant because my new doctor feels that I should not be left on them all the time. He feels they are harming rather than helping me. He will only put me on them for short bursts if my depression becomes acute. Anyway I feel better than I have in years..... This started at 14 and I am know 39 so this new combination is a blessing!
No hypomania
No rapid fire cycling between moods during the day
No OCD
Depression much better only the odd bad day
Calmer and more balanced
Sleeping at night
Went to a party last Saturday night and enjoyed myself which is amazing because I have a social phobia only had a little anxietyNote: I have also had therapy for Social Phobia and OCD.
My drugs are older drugs which seem to work well while others just did not do the job. I am also taking 2000mg of Salmon Oil and 1000mg of Borage Seed Oil which is also helping.
I wish you well Rick and hope that you find the right medication for you. Sometimes it just takes time to get it right. I know it is frustrating and horrible when you are feeling so unwell.
Don't give up! Smiles :-) Karina
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