Posted by Kingfish on August 1, 2001, at 19:24:23
In reply to diagnosis debacle, posted by sar on August 1, 2001, at 1:54:59
IMHO, you sound like a Bipolar diagnosis. (It would be BPII, because of lack of hallucinations, etc.).
Your "symptoms" seem similar to mine, especially when I was younger (I'm 30 now). Isn't it interesting that they sound similar to Mila's, too, though, who has a different diagnosis.
Remember that diagnoses change all the time, anyway, so keep reading up and contemplating. Eventually, something will sound right to you. And keep searching for the right doctor. You've had a hard time finding someone you can trust.
Depakote seems too strong to me. I personally would try an anti-convolusant first (except they mess up your ability to spell, case in point).
I don't feel anywhere near 100% yet, but I do feel better. Topamax has allowed me to make better decisions, to think more literally. It's worth a try. My mind is not as "mixed up". Neurontin did not help me on its own, but does help with the Topamax. But Topamax is sedating for me (I seem to be one of few), so I'm adding Lamictal.
Keep posting!
- K.
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