[HelplessHope]

I just had a mental breakdown for like the 7th time this week.I don't know what to do.I'm falling apart,I just can't get my mind in a good place.The doc put me on lithium and its been helpin with my mood swings but geez am I depressed!and I don't see my doc for another month!I'm going crazy here.I need to find my piece of mind,I need to find myself,but it just seems like I'm lost forever.

(((((Helplesshope)))))---try journaling?---then in a few weeks you can look back and see how lost you were-----I send you out Hugs and Hope-----theo

HelplessHope, call you doc, tell him/her what is going on and see if you can get some relief. A month is way too long. You need help now.

Good luck.

[HelplessHope]

Thanx honey that's really good advice.Hugs to you as well.

Originally Posted by theodora

(((((Helplesshope)))))---try journaling?---then in a few weeks you can look back and see how lost you were-----I send you out Hugs and Hope-----theo

[HelplessHope]

Ok good idea.I was thinking myself.thank u

Originally Posted by TheByzantine

HelplessHope, call you doc, tell him/her what is going on and see if you can get some relief. A month is way too long. You need help now.

Good luck.

[ruffy]

(((HelplessHope))) Sorry youre having such a tough week!!! Have you been on Lithium for long? If not, then you may need to give it some time to take effect, at least 4 -6 weeks. Hang in there if you just started. If you have been on it for some time you should have your Lithium levels checked at regular intervals. If youve been on it for 4-6 weeks and still feel no better then you may want to discuss the dose and choice of med with your p-doc. I advise you to drink plenty of water!!! Dehydration in combination with Lithium therapy can make you feel terrible, and make you very sick. Hope you feel better soon.

[HelplessHope]

Ok great I think maybe that's why I've been feelin sick lately.I guess I'm jus not drinkin enough,and I've only been on it for about a month so I got to give it some time.

Originally Posted by ruffy

(((HelplessHope))) Sorry youre having such a tough week!!! Have you been on Lithium for long? If not, then you may need to give it some time to take effect, at least 4 -6 weeks. Hang in there if you just started. If you have been on it for some time you should have your Lithium levels checked at regular intervals. If youve been on it for 4-6 weeks and still feel no better then you may want to discuss the dose and choice of med with your p-doc. I advise you to drink plenty of water!!! Dehydration in combination with Lithium therapy can make you feel terrible, and make you very sick. Hope you feel better soon.

[ruffy]

(((HelplessHope)))...Good suggestion from Byz. to go ahead and contact your p-doc with how you're feeling. You shouldnt have to wait another month, if you already know after a month you are feeling no better. Glad your drinking more water.

How are you doing, HelplessHope?