Posted by bridgey1128 on October 19, 2004, at 15:31:25
In reply to Re:laundry and fish » rainy, posted by iris2 on October 19, 2004, at 14:29:41
Irene,why would you take Strattera for depression? Are you ADHD? I have read that when one has been on a stimulant drug that the brain has already been wired for a stimulant and therefore the Straterra is useless. We found that out the hard way with our son. We might have well been giving him water for his ADHD. It was so useless. We tried it in conjunction with adderall with Dr's advice but that really defeats the purpose of taking a non stimulant. He takes Concerta now, which is a long lasting Ritalin. Why do you have pain? Just out of curiosity, have you ever been to a good chiropractor? They can do wonders for things that Dr's and drugs cannot touch!! I found that out with my back and my neck. And since your spine and neck control so many of your other body functions, including bladder and kidney function, you may just want to try to find a good recommended chiropractor. Most insurance companies will pay for them now. Just a thought. L..Some symptoms of bipolar II are, but not limited to, extreme irritability, excessive talkativeness (foot in mouth syndrome), I find that I have had that problem. It's like I couldn't stop talking. It was a compulsion. Even though I knew I might be getting on people's nerves, I was SOOO wired and hyper because I was around other people, I couldn't stop talking. Bipolar II isn't like manic depression, which is bipolar I. You don't have feelings of grandeur, where you feel indestrucible. I have, however, gone out and spent money I don't really have, although it hasn't been excessive like one would do in bipolar I. Not hundreds of dollars at a time or staying gone for days at a time and not sleeping. Depression has hit me REALLY hard at times though. Suicidal, worthlessness. Not wanting to get out of bed, but I had to make myself because I have two kids. Anger. I get really angry when I am depressed. I become violent to myself. I used to be a "cutter". I was never that bad compared to some people though. I get irrational and I am prone to anxiety attacks. Those are just a few examples. I guess individual people react in different ways but similarly. Bipolar II is more depression than "hypomania". It's not a full blown mania like in bipolar I. That is why is takes us so long to be diagnosed. Why do you go to the Dr because you feel so good? Go to some websites online and take some tests. There are plenty out there that can give you an idea. No, I don't have to lie to my Dr about it. I have refills on my meds. I just go and refill it when I need it. When I need a new refill from my Dr I just call them and tell them I need them to call the pharmacy. Hope this helps!
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