Posted by Racer on November 1, 2007, at 23:13:59
In reply to I'm not going to Lithium.....too complicated, posted by your#1fan on November 1, 2007, at 22:20:37
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> Any suggestions?I have a few suggestions, although I'm not sure you're going to be interested in any of them.
First, why are you writing off lithium? Is it because it's a naturally occurring element? Or because you'll need to have blood tests done? The blood tests will be about twice a year once you're on a stable dose.
The two suggestions I have for you, though, are these: find a good therapist, since I think therapy would do a great deal of good for you, and get onto a mood stabilizer which works more effectively for you. Your posting patterns here suggest that either the Zyprexa isn't working very well for you, or you're altering your consciousness in some way on a regular basis. I suspect it's more likely the first of those. If your current psychiatrist isn't able to get you stabilized, I think it would be in your best interest to get a second opinion.
As far as mood stabilizers go, I think your best bet is probably lithium, as it's the one with the best track record, really the gold standard for mood stabilizers, but if you are unwilling to consider it, then perhaps Lamictal, or Depakote? You'll excuse me, but I know little about mood stabilizers.
And I am going to ask you a personal favor: please don't make jokes about me and cowboy hats, or whatever it was you posted on Social.
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