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Posted by TrishP on March 22, 2007, at 10:43:30
I'm sure my doctor is shaking his head at the message I left for him this morning. But...
After being sick to my stomach and hungry at the same time on Depakot ER, I stopped it. I also stopped the Emsam patch. It was making me manic.
So, I took my baby dose, 2mg. of Abilify last night and got some good sleep.
I don't miss the mania from Emsam, but I do miss the concentration and focus I got from it. I was a much better worker when I was on it. I just can't be crazy manic.
Maybe in time I can add Wellbutrin to Abilify?
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2007, at 19:23:39
In reply to I'm a bad patient..., posted by TrishP on March 22, 2007, at 10:43:30
Trish or maybe you found something that works for you? Love Phillipa ps is your doc paying for your visits or meds? And has he tried them himself?
Posted by TrishP on March 22, 2007, at 20:05:15
In reply to Re: I'm a bad patient... » TrishP, posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2007, at 19:23:39
> Trish or maybe you found something that works for you? Love Phillipa ps is your doc paying for your visits or meds? And has he tried them himself?
I think he should try them. From what I can tell he drinks a lot of Monster caffine drinks and is in pretty good shape, so he has no clue what it is like to deal with weight issues - let alone take a med that gives you the munchies!
Posted by med_empowered on March 23, 2007, at 2:31:29
In reply to Re: I'm a bad patient..., posted by TrishP on March 22, 2007, at 20:05:15
The point isn't to be "a good patient"--the point of going to a shrink is to get better. If something isn't helping you get better and you stop using it, that to me is a sign of good health; it means you're firm enough in your commitment to your own well-being that you take steps to get better. If your doc can't deal with that, you should find another one.
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