Posted by Mr.Scott on June 1, 2003, at 23:27:18
I forget to ask.
Would you be concerned that you're dysthymia (bipolar type II really) was being managed with 300-600 mg neurontin, .5-1.0mg klonopin, 40mg Adderall, and 37.5-50mg of Effexor daily?
After a while it feels more like addiction and yes I may be more productive, but I worry about whether this is a good long term solution for anything. *I have had extensive substance abuse problems in the past*, and there's no denying I like the soothing and yet motivated *feeling* I get from this combo. As some of you old timers may have noticed I haven't been around for awhile. In part because things have been better.
What brings this into question is my girlfriend who genuinely cares for me and I care about. She see's me popping pills like Elvis, and I do still drink occassionally too. It looks really bad when you see the preocupation/addict thing going on knowing there's a history and topped with a very rare but still occassional slip with booze (not life ruining, but still present and always worrisome).
Please share your hearts my friends..
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