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Old May 25, 2013, 08:20 PM
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Give yourself time to get used to your new 'label', but try not to over-think it, or allow yourself to be caught up in the false intrigue of having a diagnosis that gets a lot of publicity (but which few people understand). Also, take your doctor's advice on sleep hygiene, exercise, healthful eating and other self-care that's so important in the management of this condition.

I remember how hard it was for me to accept my own diagnosis, but in the long run it was far better to know WHY I feel and act the way I do sometimes than not. Wishing you the best.
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Gabapentin 1200 mg
Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM
Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN
Lamictal 500 mg
Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression)
Trazodone 150 mg
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