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Location: TX
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Aug 26, 2020 at 09:31 PM
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Confession: I’m feeling down. I’ve been on steroids for 8 weeks and it’s done a number on me. I’m up 30 pounds and was supposed to be taking 6 mg of risperdal because I had a return of manic symptoms, but recently reduced to 2 mg fur to weight gain. So I’m not being compliant and I realize this. I did message my doctor with this info today.
Here’s the deal. I don’t want to take medication anymore. I’m afraid of burning out my kidneys with lithium. Risperdal works like magic for me, but comes with weight gain and sexual side effects that are not compatible with being married. My prospects of working professionally again are low. I have no friends. I speak to no one all day. I don’t see the hope of a reasonable recovery in my life anymore. This is as good as it gets and it is miserable and lonely. Why poison myself with drugs? The only answer I have is I don’t want to kill myself or be manic and out of control. I just want a break from the meds. Am I alone? __________________ I’m |
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