When I started Depakote, for the first week I felt like I was on, from what I remembering folks telling me when I was in early 20's, to be an lsd trip. I was so bugged out I almost checked into a hospital. If I quit, will I go through that again? I'm thinking I may really have to get me a job that won't allow me to be taking it.

[~Christina]

Why would getting a job not allow you to keep taking your medication ?

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Why would getting a job not allow you to keep taking your medication ?

I have been seriously considering getting a cdl for a few years and hitting the road like my dad. Most trucking outfits won't allow someone take psych meds. I just want out of poverty and it's the quickest way.

There again though, it's bp probably. An hour ago I was trying to decide what product to turn on ebay. Tomorrow I'll be onto another idea. IT JUST NEVER ENDS. I am determined to get rich or die trying. I'm fruitier than a box of fruity pebbles.

[Victoria'smom]

DepAkote is also approved for use with migraines. There's nothing that says you can't say you use it for migraines.

[buzz bee]

I put on so much weight with that drug and I snored like a hog.

Are you thinking of quitting and then going back on it or trying something new?

Honestly, I'm not sure. I just want a job. I don't always get along well with people, and being an otr driver is about the only job for loners.

[Disorder7]

Are you familiar with the website Crazy Meds? It's entertaining and informative. The guy who writes it totally bashes Depakote. If it works for you, that's awesome. But after reading about the side effects, I never want to try it.
Best of luck in your decision.

Originally Posted by Disorder7

Are you familiar with the website Crazy Meds? It's entertaining and informative. The guy who writes it totally bashes Depakote. If it works for you, that's awesome. But after reading about the side effects, I never want to try it.
Best of luck in your decision.

That's just it. I don't think it's done much so for me so far, other than helping on migraines. However, I'm not working so that part of stress has been removed.

If I jump right back into it someway/somehow (job market ain't the best for middle aged guys without 14 years of college & $400,000 debt for it) will I be inclined to snap right back into living as Hank Williams, Jr. sang "The American Dream."

Ha, maybe I'm onto something. As the song above mentioned, maybe trying to achieve that dream is what makes us sick.

[buzz bee]

Time for something different? Is this the only one you've been on? Ive been on some many. Its trial and error. Im glad there is so many choice because we are all different.

I've been told the trial and error several times. I also told them I'm not a Guinea Pig. So somehow we've got to compromise.