What do u think?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-31-2006
What do u think?
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Wed, 11-01-2006 - 3:03pm

I am really having a hard time with the meds. I feel so bad...now when I first started them I was at the bottom so anything other then what I had been feeling was good I didn't pay any mind to the first few weeks. I have stomach upset today dizziness & I'm so tired lol. I cant focus on anything long either. I feel 'numb'


 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 11-01-2006 - 3:16pm

Hey Harmony!!!

As for Lithium. I could NOT take the time released version of the Li. I had to take the "regular" version. I only take 300 mgs, at night. Anything more than that (I'm VERY sensitive to meds) and I am soooo numb, sleepy as heck, and NAUSEATED!!!

But I LOOOOVE Lithium. I still cycle...I'm a rapid cycler...but I also take Lexapro to help with my depressions...my depressions are paralyzingly BAD. A lot of the "moods" are just moods, and I've had to learn to deal. Meds can only do so much, kwim?

Try cutting your dose down for a couple days and see how you do. If you see an improvement, call your pdoc and let them know. But BY ALL MEANS, if you feel your BP going out of control, get back on them and call PDoc anyway!

I'm glad you're here!!!

Love and Hugs,

Keli