Posted by Dinah on November 8, 2001, at 11:04:41
In reply to Re: med combo- Judy, posted by sar on November 8, 2001, at 0:01:39
Sar,
It really isn't that bad. I felt more zombified on Neurontin and Luvox. It's just that I use dissociation so much as a defense mechanism that Depakote really exaggerates the effect. It it continues to work for the anxiety, I think I will put in the effort to "unlearn" my dissociative techniques. If that doesn't work, I may have to give up on it.
For what it's worth, the Depakote seems to have reduced my ruminations as well. I have trouble with suicidal ruminations at times as well as other ruminations. I've never been tempted to act on them but they are disturbing. You might try Depakote before switching to the big guns like Zyprexa, which I've read here does a lot to reduce suicidal ruminations.
IMHO a little weight gain on Zyprexa or Depakote is a small price to pay. After all, your weight won't matter at all if you ever decide to act on the ruminations.
I hope you and your pdoc are able to find a combo that works for you. It sounds as if you are in a lot of pain. I'd try therapy again too. In my own experience, and I know a lot of people might disagree, a good therapist is as helpful as medications. Notice I said a good one.
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