Posted by Rob Hallett on May 20, 2002, at 7:31:09
In reply to Re: 2-3 day cycling, posted by Vanessa on May 19, 2002, at 16:44:57
The next proposition by way of medication that my psychiatrist has suggested is the addition of valproate, though lithium,too,has also been mentioned,as have the anti-psychotics,though all in a context of "boosting" the effect of the antidepressants. Currently my docs view is that I do not have evidence for a bi-polar diagnosis. I did , however, have a mother who was very clearly bi-polar,so my candidacy for the unholy estate of
bipolarism already has some blue blood flowing through its veins!!
This last week or so I have had 2.5 good days, the last of which I was foolish or opportunistic
enough to use to try to complete so decorating at my home. I did about 8 hrs of this in the one day , and as is the way of these things, felt ok
(not particularly tired etc) in the evening.The day after I was pretty wiped-out/lethargic/unfocussed etc.,and have remained that way up to the present.Today is day 4 of being generally u/s. Probably if I had not done 8 hrs of decorating I would have resurfaced after 3 days. Physical work activity extends the period of my being wiped-out ,but my ok periods are in no way "highs" or remotely "manic", just ok and, I think, "normal" !
I have wondered if a part of my problem is a thyroid issue, and was concerned at the proposition of lithium cos it is known to be instrumental, ironically, in causing hypothyroidism.Here's hoping that tomorrow brings some energy!
I'd still like to hear from anyone else with similar "cycling " to my own.
Rob
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