Posted by phidippus on August 15, 2012, at 12:44:00
In reply to Advice, posted by don'ttalktome on August 15, 2012, at 11:49:31
An acute bipolar episode can be life altering, especially one lasting as long as yours did and fueled by drugs, alcohol and pills. Your sobriety and guilt are good signs of recovery, but you must make peace with what you did and know that part of it was due to mental illness, something not entirely under your control. Lamictal should help stabilize your mood aand prevent you from becoming manic again. Effexor is an antidepressant which can trigger mania in bipolar people. Lamictal will not do that to you. If you feel you are still not under control by the Lamictal, talk to your doctor about adding an antipsychotic.
Your disease cannot be cured, but only managed by medications like Lamictal. Fish oil can help, but hyperglycemic diets are injurious. Learn about what medications can help you and which ones you need to stay away from.
Your frustration and exhaustion will pass if you work hard with your doctors on a plan of stability. Also important is staying sober and having a support structure in place.
You will not lose your loved ones as long as you keep trying to stay well. They will see your hard work.
Eric
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