Posted by platinumbride on September 30, 2003, at 8:01:52
In reply to Just Diagnosed with Bipolar « Michelle0202, posted by Dr. Bob on September 25, 2003, at 8:29:20
Medications are a funny thing....
My brother has been on zyprexa and lithium (both noted for weight gain) for many years with absolutely NO weight gain! and these drugs have saved his life.His manic phases made him psycotic and extremely dangerous. His depressive stages absolutely despondent.
I am glad to read that you are each taking meds and not interested in playing games with not taking them so that you can be a little "high". I know someone like that, and it only serves to work to his detriment. He is brilliant and it has cost him 2 professorships and he is about to lose a third.
My heart goes out to people duffering with Bipolar I. I am Bipolar II. It is nothing compared to what you go through in my opinion. (Please be civil to me.....it is only MY opinion based on what I have seen and experienced)Best of luck and hang in there...
PB
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