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Dec 01, 2012 at 02:59 PM
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I have been all over the place mood wise lately. Well really control of my moods has slowly been slipping over the years. Maybe its not even the meds, maybe its just a steady decline that has nothing to do with meds.? I am on wellbutrin, lamictal, ritalin, xanax. My dr hasnt changed dosages in years, partly b/c its taken so long to get me this "stable'. Im maxed out on the wellbutrin and lamictal. I think about adjustments or add or take away some meds but Im afraid that I;ll lose even this tenious stability. I can feel it getting away from me. The mood swings are exhausting and Im losing hope. Its getting increasingly difficult to keep up the "Im ok" front for my family. Is this it?? Is this the best that I can expect? I feel hopeless not suicidal but I cant imagine living in this state of flux for the rest of my years. Some days all I do is cry.
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Grand Poohbah
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Dec 01, 2012 at 03:26 PM
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Hi hester,
Is it your pdoc that won't change the meds? If so, have you told him how your mood shifts have been affecting you? In my case, my meds have to be adjusted every few years because they lose effectiveness. When I have had to make the big changes (twice) it has been a nightmare for me in terms of the months the adjustment takes, but when I am finally stable, I am so thankful to feel peaceful again. Since you feel you can't hang on much longer, please seek help soon! Bluemountains |
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Grand Member
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Dec 01, 2012 at 03:41 PM
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If you are unstable on your current meds then you definitely need to look into a medication switch. It's worse to hold onto your 'tenuous' stability if you could be reaching for complete stability.
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Magnate
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Location: Australia
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Dec 03, 2012 at 05:58 AM
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Agree with the above posts. A change is needed, talk to your pdoc. It can get better.
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