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Posted by Amanda S on February 25, 2000, at 19:30:39
The lamictal is working very well, but can't get rid of the thoughts on dying. In a womens bi-polar group and this seems to be commonplace. Sometimes I picture myself in an awful car crash and or my children. When I have a free moment all I think about is death. Talked to my pdoc, but she says I need to distract myself. I want something that will numb that part of my brain. HELP
Posted by Sane on February 26, 2000, at 3:14:11
In reply to drugs for obsessive thoughts for bi-polar, posted by Amanda S on February 25, 2000, at 19:30:39
> The lamictal is working very well, but can't get rid of the thoughts on dying. In a womens bi-polar group and this seems to be commonplace. Sometimes I picture myself in an awful car crash and or my children. When I have a free moment all I think about is death. Talked to my pdoc, but she says I need to distract myself. I want something that will numb that part of my brain. HELP
I agree with your doc... distraction is a very powerful thing.
Posted by ChrisK on February 26, 2000, at 6:54:03
In reply to drugs for obsessive thoughts for bi-polar, posted by Amanda S on February 25, 2000, at 19:30:39
Amanda,
I also had obsessive thoughts about death and suicide. What got me over that hump was Zyprexa. It's an anti-psychotic but has some AD effects. I know there are others on this board taking it. Doses range from 2.5 mg to 15 mg. It may be worth looking into.
Chris
Posted by Cam W. on February 26, 2000, at 9:06:50
In reply to Re: drugs for obsessive thoughts for bi-polar, posted by ChrisK on February 26, 2000, at 6:54:03
Amanda - I agree with Chris (and also Sane) that a bit of Zyprexa may help. Ask your doc about a trial. Start at 2.5 mg and increase it every three to four days, if needed. It is well worth a shot. Keep in mind, Zyprexa can cause weight gain (esp in the underweight), so you may have to watch your diet and exercise to counteract this annoying side-effect. Good luck - Cam W.
Posted by Noa on February 26, 2000, at 10:17:02
In reply to Re: drugs for obsessive thoughts for bi-polar, posted by Sane on February 26, 2000, at 3:14:11
Hi. Haven't seen you post here before. If you are new, welcome! If you have been "lurking", well, welcome, too. If you are a "regular" who has changed your name for this post, I am curious as to why.
BTW, are you the same as "finally sane" who recently posted elswhere on this board ?
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