What is your medication cocktail like?

Ptk,

Thanks for the concern, but you really don't know my history. I have more than just bipolar. And the anti depressants operate on some different chemicals in the brain, they are not all the same. I have always been on large doses and several medications, my illnesses are treatment resistant. Rest assured that I am monitored closely for side effects, and actually, besides dry mouth and some tiredness throughout the day, I am fine. When I am on less medication however, I am extremely suicidal, attempt often, and severely depressed to the point of catatonia.

Each person's body chemistry are different and these medications have evolved over time. I was not just prescribed a whole bunch of meds all at once. This is the only combo that has worked for me. While I have my downs, I do not get psychotic anymore and I have not attempted in over a year, which is really good for me. I have spent many years going in and out of the psych hospital, attempting suicide, SI, eating disorders, and alcoholism. I appreciate that these meds have helped me. I do not SI, and haven;t for 3 years, I do not abuse alcohol, I am a healthy eater, and I haven't attempted in over a year. When usually I attempt several times throughout the year during bad years.

So please be aware that your words could be misconstrued by people and scare people off of taking medication that works. I appreciate your concern, but you do not know me nor my case and I would appreciate it if you not try not to undermine my pdoc and myself.

and i find your highly offensive!

i think everyone is entitled to their opinions and mine is as i stated! you wouldn't be the only person I know who I think is over medicated (and justg happens to be paying for their healthcare / medication).

Leave people to their opinions. I didn't say your dr was WRONG at all! just that i didn't agree with it. if it was me, i'd be seriously questionning it but if you say it's working for you then that's great. get off my back

You are absolutely right, I don't know your situation and I am not looking to scare anyone regarding their medication or suggest that they second guess their pdoc. I am a huge propent that everyone of us remain medicinally compliant. However, due to the high dosages and repetitive medication, I have to duty and feel responsible for warning you of the danger that this cocktail MAY cause. I am not trying at all to undermine your treatment or scare you but I urge you to seek a second opinion.

The fact remains that a lot of psych patients are overmedicated in the US for reasons that I will not argue at this point. Because your cocktail is so overwhelming, I did NOT recommend that you stop taking your meds or STOP treatment with your pdoc. I recommended that you consult with a psychopharmacologist for your own safety. That is not underminded your treatment or anyone else's. Yet we all need to take accountability to question our treatment, especially when dealing with so many meds and the dosages that you are taking.

Of course, its your body and your choices but we all have to be open to warning others when they feel that there is a legimate concern regarding another's health.

Best Wishes,
ptk

Vegan Omega 3 is available in the form of flax oil if you wanted to try that. My husband is a vegetarian so I am trying to get him to try it.

seroquel xr 800mg
haldol 5 mg 2 times a day
celexa 40 mg
trazadone 200 mg
klonipin 1 mg 2 times a day

Vegan Omega 3 is available in the form of flax oil if you wanted to try that. My husband is a vegetarian so I am trying to get him to try it.