Posted by PsychoSage on February 15, 2004, at 4:02:13
In reply to Re: Provigil » PsychoSage, posted by Smithfrau on February 14, 2004, at 6:07:40
> It's really posible that Provigil may help you: but I feel I should add the proviso that the differences between individuals are far greater that their shared similarities when it comes to psychotropic meds. I do, however, agree with you about Zyprexa: I detest it. Fortunately, my p-doc listens when I tell him things AND is an astute observer. He saw how emotionally and cognitively flat Zyprexa made me and we switched to Serequel (a low dose at that.) After thirteen years on Depakote, I am finally pressing, respectfully, but insistently, to have it titrated down, replacing it with Zonegran. Be your own advocate!
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> I can't comment on the substance abuse except to say that when I referred a dear friend (and a brilliant artist) to a doctor for bi-polar disorder, he was unable to help her due to her past (not present) abuse problems. Nevertheless, I urge you to continue your struggle.
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> One last insignificant coincidence: my youngest brother got his Ph.D. last summer and now works at U Penn--Erie. I'm sure you're at Mother Ship, but the "small world" feeling always tickles me.
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> sincerely,
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> Smithfrau
Mother ship? I am not sure what you mean. Is there a PSU campus at Erie? Are you talking about PSU? I am on leave from the University of Pennsylvania which is the private school in Philadelphia.
How is Zonegran? I have never heard of that anticonvulsant before until last month. I may suggest it to a friend. What are its benefits? Depakote is very sedating I have noticed through others.I am sober now, and I have not abused anyting illicit in 34 months, and I have not had alcohol in 2 years. I still have to be on top of anything that may make me slip. Stimulants are powerful enough to create a euphoria long and powerful enough for me to set aside long term consequences for a short term high. I use to think that time and change can put a person in recovery further from any desires or irrational thinking, but that is far from the truth. A combination of poor factors with a strong psychiatric drug can lead to a relapse.
Luckily, there are dual diagnosis clinicians out there.
I would love to hear more about provigil as things progress for you.
Take care.
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