Comments: Why I Stayed On Meds, Or The Mysteries Of Monotherapy
I had the same experience with Lamictal. I worked for me until about 3 years ago . . it just stopped being as effective as I needed to be. That is when I was put on Trileptal, the same type of anticonvulsant. It has been a total life savor. Since then, because of some very tramatic situations I have had to endure, I had Cymbalta and Buspar added. I feel great. Definitely, once again, one of the lucky ones. May be someday I'll get to go back to monotherapy. But, until then, I highly recommend the anti-convulsants to anyone willing to give them a go. For me, at least, they are wonderful.
Posted by stacekir at April 27, 2006 06:17 AM
Awesome. I hope too. Thanks for sharing that.
I have a question: What do the police think about 'behavioral issues' running loose? Or basically psychotic people, without weapons? First hand experience here, the police we dealt with didn't appear to have mental health awareness 101. They are the one's who come to a 911 call. In my opinion, they should be trained, and prepared for that part of the job. I'm sure they will claim lack of funding like every other department in this state regarding mental health.Is there a universal desire for all of the State Police Departments for training? Do they think it is necessary? and the ones who have had training, do they say it helped them in certain situations?
Thanks.
Posted by Stephany at April 27, 2006 11:10 AM
Regarding the police shooting, have you read the just-released book Crazy by Pete Earley, a former reporter for the Washington Post? His son was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and it prompted him to investigate deinstitutionalization, the anti-psychiatry movement, special police training in dealing with mentally ill suspects and civil rights laws concerning involuntary hospitalization. I'm sure you've probably already heard of it, but if not you should def check it out. And I am happy Lamictal works for you. The fewer pills the better, you know? I would happily be on Lamictal now had I not developed a severe rash within 5 days of starting treatment. Now i'm stuck with Lithium, blood tests, weight gain and acne. yay.
Posted by Lily at April 27, 2006 10:00 PM