Posted by wishingstar on December 15, 2006, at 20:27:21
In reply to Re: drug trials » wishingstar, posted by madeline on December 15, 2006, at 19:31:39
thanks everyone for your thoughts.
I am leaning towards trying it, but havent decided for sure yet. I havent called yet, and as several of you mentioned, I definitely need more information. I meant to speak with my therapist about it this week but forgot, so I'll catch her next week.
Thanks for pointing out the phase thing madeline. I am familiar with that, but hadnt even really thought it out that far yet. I will be sure to get that information and let you know what I find out. I appreciate that.
And another good point was brought up about the possible dangers of going off my current meds. However, I think I can fairly sure they arent working. I havent been on them for years - only about 6 weeks for the lithium and a few less for the lamictal, so I still remember how I felt previous to these drugs. It fact, I think the lamictal may be creating an apathy in me that I really hate. I'm almost TOO stabalized. 2 mood stabalizers and no ADs seems like a weird combination for a person with unipolar depression. But it's all we have right now.
Anyway, I appreciate everyones thoughts. I will speak to my therapist about it soon, and give the number a call to try and get some more info. It's worth a shot, right? If worst comes to worst, I can always just drop out and go back to trying more new meds with my regular pdoc. Thanks everyone.
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