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Posted 7/29/2011 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Going to therapy again starting next Thursday. I will let you know how it goes. I am seriously trying not to go over the manic side or become deeply depressed. I have not taken my lithium since July 10. IT almost shut down my kidneys and it was not working well. I also dropped 15 pounds in about a month. not sleeping you know how it goes. I went to my regular doctor with all of this info and he put me on something for migraines and a sleeping pill which do nothing for bipolar, ptsd and major depression.... So I decided to come to this forum and see what I should do. I chose to start back to therapy and pdoc as it is called on here. I like the place because the therapist and pdoc work together on treatment that way they are on the same page. I have read a few posts where a therapist says this and pdoc says opposite. I am thankful that this will be a team effort. I am rambling... getting to the point thanks for to all who share here. You help me even if you are not directly contacting me. WilbeME4life
Posted 7/29/2011 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Howdy Willbeme,
You sound like you cope pretty well, despite the med and therapy gauntlet going south for a year.
I'm currently going through retrials of mood stabiliser coz none of them bl**dy work... so we are retrialing to pick out the best from a bad bunch.
All I can say is follow your gut and make the most effective decisions you can for yourself. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep posting how you are getting along. A problem shared here isn't halved; it is usually reduced by ten! Keep posting if you need to talk during the week until you see your therapist; and let us know how your session goes!
Cheers,
Jade
Posted 7/30/2011 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
here for you. all the best with your appt. jamie
Posted 7/30/2011 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, many of us do understand and can relate to meds that don't work or cause side effects. Glad you are seeing a therapist and pdoc again to work on your meds. Sounds pretty cool that they work together. I hope you get some rest and are feeling better soon!
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