Posted by lucie lu on October 5, 2008, at 18:05:15
In reply to Re: I wish my state of mind were more stable » lucie lu, posted by Nadezda on October 4, 2008, at 23:25:31
> I think you were right, Lucie lu. I've been taking a rather high dose of Emsam for half a day, to deal with the insomnia (I take the patch off at night). I think I need to reduce the dose for a while, because too much emsam makes me very agitated, which reminds me strongly of the sensation I've had the last few days.
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> I didn't use a patch at all today, and I've been gradually feeling more myself. So I'm thinking that the recent agitation, which does seem fairly atypical (at least lately), was caused by over- medication.
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> Thanks for your suggestion.
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> NadezdaNadeza, I'm glad to hear that you have identified what might be causing your recent mood instability. It never ceases to amaze me how profoundly biochemistry (endogenous or exogenous factors) affects our mood, cognition, and behavior. I have learned to be on the lookout for unusual moods or behavior in myself. Unless there's an obvious external cause, I have found that it usually can be addressed by rethinking whatever meds I am taking. It is such a drag to have those inexplicable and destabilizing mood swings, so I'm very glad to hear you are feeling more like yourself. Understanding what is happening helps make you feel that you've regained control, which is important.
Best,
Lucie
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