Posted by barbaracat on August 11, 2005, at 17:55:38
In reply to Re: Too little Lithium vs. just enough? experience, posted by Squiggles on August 11, 2005, at 15:42:26
Dear Squiggles,
I am fine now, really. The only thing wrong at this point is I tripped while walking my brother's dogs and have a cracked sternum and sprained knee. Oh well, I get to lay around and read mystery novels without guilt and let my husband wait on me.But the other stuff is better than ever. I admit that for most of my life I was truly miserable and have had more than my share of challenges. But everything changed ever since I realized I was bipolar and not unipolar and started on lithium 3 years ago. Everything changed. My antidepressant, Cymbalta, works at a teeny dose. My thyroid medication is working. I'm on the right dose of hormones. But I had to do alot of researching and being very proactive with my healing because I simply was not getting the care I needed from the supposed experts.
I haven't had much luck with endocrinologists on the whole and I've seen quite a few. Their modus operandi is primarily using the synthetic hormones and it's hard to argue with their mind set.
Yes, it's been a challenge finding the right set of doctors, naturopaths, spiritual teachers, exercise, diet, etc., but I think I'm on the right track and feel better than I have since I can remember. My symptoms are rather complex because I'm bipolar-I as well as being hypothyroid as well as having fibromyalgia. But who knows what causes what - they all might be related. All I know is I'm grateful I didn't give up and kept searching to try to understand and heal the terrible misery I was in.
Thanks for your listening and support. I guess my point I was belaboring is to never give up when it comes to our personal wellbeing. When we have that 'something's not right' feeling with whatever we're going through, it's best to honor our inner wisdeom and keep searching. I'm glad I did and I'm glad I'm a bit of a rebel and simply ignore doctor's advice when it doesn't feel right for me. Good luck to you too. Feeling good is soooo much preferable to feeling like crappy, you know? Take care. Barbara
'm sorry you had a hard time. I hope you
> will be better soon. If you can't get
> the hormonal balance right, and you were
> a friend of mine, i would suggest that
> you ask your dr. for a referral to
> an endocrinologist.
>
> Good luck Barbara.
>
> Squiggles
>
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