a new diagnosis

I've gotten involved in the "therapist cycle" and saw a new psychiatrist yesterday. I really liked her. I've suspected for a long time that I might be bi-polar but my regular doctor always "pooh-poohed" it. She went straight to the chase and asked me several good questions and said she thinks that I'm bi-polar. She has started me on the lowest doses of depakote, lamictal and is keeping me on low doses of the elavil and prozac.......I haven't picked up the lamictal (sp) yet as I didn't go out of the house today except to feed the birds. I'm relieved that someone has taken the trouble to try and help me seriously. The other psych made me very uneasy. AND then I'm starting with a therapist soon. A psychologist. I can't live like I've been existing much longer.......I hope things get better now. pat

That's great! I'm glad you're beginning on treatment that should make your life feel a lot better now.

Pat that is good, I am glad you find a new Dr. that will help.

Consider me floored! I'm glad you have someone you feel good working with. And you will be seeing a psychologist too? oh sweetie ((Pat)))

Things will start getting better with the right support team behind you!

the happy supportive mob! ---->

you've done yourself a good thing here hon. We're behind you here and there are lots of people here who have been down this path who know tons more than I do and will be of tremendous support.

music......keep listening to music that makes you feel that "good" inside.

Good for you!

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I hope you feel better soon!
nightdream

Sending you positive thoughts and much support
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xoxox
Fuzzy

A new team is such a positive step Pattypoo. It's hopeful. That elusive "hope"...you know what a good sign that is, ehh? This is very good news.

Big ole hugs! emsky

progress report: i'm sleeping better.......slept 8 hours last night! i was floored when i looked at the clock. fayeroe had stuck her nose under the covers and was giving my forehead a huge licking, so i had to get up! it really does scare me to be on so many meds, but i'll try anything to feel better. the episode at work almost did me in. (i'm sure you could tell that) i know that it will take some time for the meds to be effective.....i have all the time in the world.
thanks to every one of you....such good friends......xoxoxo pat

well we like you cocktailed on meds anyways!

I'm pleased to hear sleep is good. The dog alarm clock at this house has been not very effective. Some mornings she gives up and snuggles in until I *do* wake up. Poor girlie. Glad that Fay is keeping you on schedule.

You do have time and you do have support. You're loved much Pat. Keep us updated as you are able.

((((( PAT)))))
Let us know how you are doing.

Jen

Jen, thanks......i was just discussing the diagnosis with my daughter and i told her how i told the psychiatrist that "I've lost my joy".....that is the only want to describe it for me. i've gone back and read some of the posts i made last fall and i've definitely seen a change.....so, i'm thankful that i've embarked upon this med journey.....pat