Posted by Susan J on December 22, 2003, at 15:55:08
In reply to Advice on weening off meds..., posted by Angielala on December 22, 2003, at 15:11:07
Hi, I don't have BPD, so I don't know much about the meds...
> Truth is, before I was put on the Depakote and was just on Paxil, the only side effect I felt was a lack of a sex drive. The Depakote has made me gain about 30 very un-needed pounds, I get slight tremors now, I can never get enough sleep- I feel like a complete zombie.
<<Hmmmm, that's exactly how I felt on Paxil. How long were you on Paxil before the Depakote? I was OK on Paxil about 3 months, and then everything just went to heck....> Is it better to live and feel emotions, or is it better to be numb to the world?
<<Well, this is probably wrong, but I'd vote for numb if it kept me away from the horror of depression.See if you can try Wellbutrin. It is activating for me. Definitely.
good luck,
Susan
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