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Posted by sam K on July 28, 2009, at 20:38:34
first of all, I think im somewhat hypomanic/mixed state right now. I feel wired, yet sad, and suicidal. I cant see any hope, nor can I concentrate. I feel like I'm in a mess and cant fix it. I am obsessing about god knows what, I just cant stand medication side effects.
Im in a whole different mindstate today and idk why. just not normal.I feel like I have treatment resistant bipolar. I mean i respond to meds somewhat, but cant tolerate the side effects. They are just too much!!!!! Im sure there are many that can relate. I have tried all the bipolar meds pretty much. Lamotrigine being the best.
But it gives me terrible joint pain. Im 18 years old and I feel like I'm 40. It's something I cannot tolerate. I mean I can tolerate it for a little bit, then it just drives me insane.I was wondering about Primidone. A barbituate that is rarely used for bipolar disorder. I am scared it would maybe cause depression though, considering it is in a class of "downer" drugs. I dont need downers, trust me.
I was wondering about barbituates in general for bipolar.
Posted by sam K on July 28, 2009, at 20:40:38
In reply to please help I have questions, posted by sam K on July 28, 2009, at 20:38:34
supplements or meds.......
Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 21:10:34
In reply to any ideas?, posted by sam K on July 28, 2009, at 20:40:38
I hear your pain. I'm guessing you've and are on a mood stabalizer. I do relate with side effects. Meds aren't what they should be are they? Phillipa
Posted by Zana on July 30, 2009, at 15:34:04
In reply to Re: any ideas? » sam K, posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 21:10:34
Try posting with a question about treating Bipolar 2. You might get more responses. I don't know anything about using barbituates for Bipolar. What other meds are you on? And if today is different, what is your usual state?
Zana
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