Posted by Lyn on November 11, 2002, at 4:49:25
In reply to Re: Me too, perhaps?, posted by catmint on November 9, 2002, at 21:46:49
> Have you ever been on a mood stabilizer? Even though olanzapine is approved bu the FDA as a "mood stabilizer" It really just makes people zombies. THe key treatment for BP is anti-seizure meds.
>I don't think I have ever been prescribed a mood stabiliser. I'm not even sure why I was given Olanzapine; they said it would make the suicidal thoughts go away, but before long the suicidal thoughts were just bouncing around in my head unencumbered by any other thoughts. The anxiety and agitation caused by this med was unbearable and I was given stellazine to try and counteract that. That didn't seem to help, either.
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> Lyn, It sounds like from what you described that you could very well be bipolar. I hope you get the care you need at the new clinic. I write down all my symptons so I don't forget. Keep us posted.
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> AmyThanks for your kind reply. I hope that this clinic will work, too.
Best wishes,
Lyn
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