markfish
04-28-2008, 11:30 PM
So in two days I finally get to see the Psych! To get a prescription for meds. Alot of strings had to be pulled to get me to the top of the list. i am thankful.
Anyways, I have to talk to the Psychiatrist about medications. If anyone has any words on their drug of choice (LOL) I would appreciate it. I really would like to try for a mood stabilizer and stay away from the anti-psychotics this time around. Is lithium still in use much? Does it turn you into a zombie? I know its different for different people but i would like to hear your experiences. I really don't want to go through a long drawn out med adjustment. That makes me nervous.
Anyways, I have to talk to the Psychiatrist about medications. If anyone has any words on their drug of choice (LOL) I would appreciate it. I really would like to try for a mood stabilizer and stay away from the anti-psychotics this time around. Is lithium still in use much? Does it turn you into a zombie? I know its different for different people but i would like to hear your experiences. I really don't want to go through a long drawn out med adjustment. That makes me nervous.
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katlin09
04-29-2008, 10:00 AM
Hey markfish,
Good for you that you made it this far. I used Lithium a long time ago and yes I was a total zombie, no feelings about anything one way or the other. I use the Seroquel/Lamictal cocktail and I gotta say it's working pretty good for me...not every day is perfect but the good are starting to outnumber the bad. Good luck with the doc.
Good for you that you made it this far. I used Lithium a long time ago and yes I was a total zombie, no feelings about anything one way or the other. I use the Seroquel/Lamictal cocktail and I gotta say it's working pretty good for me...not every day is perfect but the good are starting to outnumber the bad. Good luck with the doc.
Didi78
04-29-2008, 10:58 AM
I have been diagnosed with BP about 3 years ago and I started on risperdal to stabilize my mood, once off that, my regular medication is Epilim.Luckily I have a great doctor and he put me on this and it worked immediately. I have been stable and my BP is in remission since then and I can lead a normal life.
All the best
All the best
klyn07
04-29-2008, 11:06 AM
Lamictal has been a wonderful drug for me, with Ativan to help offset the anxiety caused by the Lamictal. Also on Abilify to help with the days when I go up the rollercoaster. Hope whatever cocktail they put together for you works! Glad to hear you are still hanging in there and will be getting in to the office soon!:)