Posted by sunny10 on May 12, 2005, at 10:02:12
In reply to Re: Any success stories????, posted by mikeyjoe on May 12, 2005, at 9:44:39
actually, look at his vacation as a chance to see how her body adjusts to the dosage of lithium he has prescribed, okay?
It takes a while to adjust to, as you say, it is an art, not a science... but doc won't really know until then how she is "settling in with it", anyhow.
An earlier appointment would seem a disappointment as the only thing doc could say is "it's too soon to tell for sure..." gosh knows we all hate hearing THAT (smile).
I am happy to be able to make you feel a little bit better- I'm sure the doc will help even more.
By the way, I'm not sure how prevalent they are, but I've heard of support group meetings for loved ones of those with mental illnesses. Maybe you can check into those? In the US, it is usally listed in the blue pages of the phone book... elsewhere you could try a google search...
Maybe that would help you while your wife is getting her own therapy?
Best of luck and, please, let us try to support you along the way, too.
-sunny10
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