Posted by Christ_empowered on November 10, 2014, at 5:19:29
In reply to temporal lobe dysfunction, posted by brutus009 on November 8, 2014, at 22:37:05
Most psych drugs are prescribed to people with (relatively) normal brains. The idea isn't to correct weirdness (that's what neurologists do); the idea is to alter brain chemistry to bring about changes in mood and behavior.
Have you tried Trileptal, Tegretol, Depakote? I would think (I'm not expert, just throwing stuff out there for you) that an anticonvulsant might be good. Also, if you still need an antipsychotic, taking an anticonvulsant might help you lower the antipsychotic dose, which is always a good thing.
I have Bipolar I (supposedly). When I had a different shrink, they diagnosed all kinds of personality disorders and all that, and they prescribed Trileptal, which I still take. Its easier to tolerate than Depakote and there's less concern about drug-drug interactions. Back then, I took 600mgs/day; now its 1200mgs/day. Back then, it was for "anger management;" now its used as my "mood stabilizer."
See what I'm saying? A lot of times, your diagnoses reflect your doc's opinions more than your actual problems. Factors such as gender, age, race, and social class play a role in diagnosis, too, at least at the aggregate level.
Blah blah blah...its always a good idea to go to neurologist, if you can. But even if your brain is normal, you may need/want meds to help you stay on an even keel. You're not the only one. When it comes to brain and behavior, a lot of is as yet unknown.
If you have the resource and inclination, I'd recommend an alternative doc, like a naturopath or an alternative-minded MD/DO. A more tolerable, cheaper way to bring these sorts of problems under control might be to use supplements, possibly in addition to any prescribed medication(s). Some people find that they can reduce dosages and/or taper off med(s) as time goes on while on an appropriate supplement program.
Good luck!
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