Posted by Ron Hill on June 14, 2003, at 0:06:11
In reply to Re: GOODBYE LITHIUM » Sabina, posted by Taylor123 on June 13, 2003, at 9:13:15
Tay,
I'm going to break slightly with the general consensus of the previous replies to your attention (including mine) and say that, based on your writing, you sound pretty good. You sound a little manic or hypomanic, but your do not sound delusional. At least that's my read on it.
However, left untreated, the mania might get worse and it may get you into trouble because of your impulsivity. Are you currently spending a little more than usual? Does it seem a little impulsive to paint before getting approval from your landlord?
The bigger issue, however, is that the mania will not last forever and, without effective medication, the dark grey clouds of depression will roll back in sooner or later (probably sooner). You know it will happen. It's a said but true fact. A bipolar truism. And no, taking a bunch of Effexor without a moodstabilizer will not keep the depression demons away. Instead it will likely cause mood instability and, perhaps, rapid cycling.
Okay, so you don't like lithium. Fine. Lots of other mood stabilizing medication options are available.
We care Tay. You sound like a neat young woman; spunky, energetic, creative and more. I'd say stop the roller coaster before it climbs any higher. What goes up, typically come down.
-- Ron
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> HEY SABINA AND ALL!
> THANK YOU FOR YOUR SENTIMENTS...
> I KNOW THAT MY P.DOC THINKS THAT I AM SICK, BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT THIS DAMN GOOD BEFORE! EVEN MY BOYFRIEND SAYS I'M THE BEST HE'S SEEN ME FOR YEARS!
> I KNOW YOU GUYS THINK THERE IS AN ELEMENT OF MANIA/HYPOMANIA CREEPING IN, (AND HENCE THE INEVITABLE CRASH AFTERWARDS) BUT I AM LOVING BEING ON FORM TOO MUCH TO CARE!
>
> FLOWERS DON'T JUST SMELL GOOD; THE FRAGRANCE BRINGS ALL MY SENSES ALIVE.
> I HAVE WRITTEN A SHORT NOVEL (NOT FINISHED YET) AND RE-PAINTED ALL THE ROOMS IN THE HOUSE!
> (I HOPE THE LANDLORD DOESN'T MIND!?!)
>
> WILL KEEP U POSTED, BUT THERE IS NO WAY I'M GOING BACK ON LI+, OR ANY OTHER MOOD STABILIZER.
> LIFE'S JUST TOO SHORT.
>
> SENDING HAPPY AND CREATIVE VIBES TO ALL, AND HOPE THAT EVERYBODY IS HAVING A GOOD DAY.
>
> YOUR HAPPY FRIEND
> TAY
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