Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 ---Sunny thanx....why didn't i think of this/???? I actually knew to take magnesium....just could think to do it..thankyou so much for rising me out of my brain fog...and reminding me to take it...I am sitting here tonite with a holter monitor on ..have to wear it for 48hours...then, hopefully, my heart will be alright....had an echo, nothing showed up..so hopefully be lowering my dose of thy.meds...in a few days things will calm down...thanks again...jeanne > > Hi Jeanne, > > I'm quoting for you here from the www.ithyroid.com site, page - - > >> http://www.ithyroid.com/symptoms.htm <<--. > > " Hyperthyroidism is a very serious situation and life threatening. > People die every day of it. If you are having thyroid storms, you > need to get to a doctor as soon as possible. You are in real trouble > and could die of a heart attack. If it is an emergency and you > cannot get to a doctor or secure proper medication, take calcium and > magnesium in a 1:1 ratio (take extra magnesium if necessary), or take > only magnesium if no calcium is available. You may need to take 6- 12 > capsules to control a thyroid storm. Also read the foods not to take > as these can precipitate a thyroid storm. " > > He talks about magnesium in several different pages, in terms of how > it helps to calm your heart, and recommends that you always have some > handy. I'd add that for extra quick absorption, I would go with a > liquid, or barring this, a capsule, over tablets. > > Good Luck with that, and let us know how you're doing. > > Peace, > Sunny > > > > > > > ok..i have been a member of the hypo list for a long time....here > is > > my problem....just recently i have been having period of rapid > heart > > beat....and sensation in my heart...sort of a pinching...and > sometimes > > a flop....actally went to the er last nite..but by the tiem i got > > there it had stopped for the most part..and all they found on the > > moniter was slightly high sinus rhythm..111...but for an hour > before i > > got there, it was pounding out of my chest and really fast....can i > be > > going hyper ..after 3yrs. of hypo and on meds for hypo?i am really > > kind of scared,that it could be thyroid brought on heart disease, > from > > not being diagnsed for a lot of years before...thankyou, for any of > > your responses....jeanne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 If I had it to do over, I would NEVER have done the RAI. It is irreversible. And for me I added all sorts of other illnesses I had never experienced prior to having the RAI. Maybe I would have anyway, who knows. But RAI would not even be in my arsenal if I had it to do over. Kate help > > > > > > ok..i have been a member of the hypo list for a long time....here > is > > my problem....just recently i have been having period of rapid > heart > > beat....and sensation in my heart...sort of a pinching...and > sometimes > > a flop....actally went to the er last nite..but by the tiem i got > > there it had stopped for the most part..and all they found on the > > moniter was slightly high sinus rhythm..111...but for an hour > before i > > got there, it was pounding out of my chest and really fast....can > i be > > going hyper ..after 3yrs. of hypo and on meds for hypo?i am > really > > kind of scared,that it could be thyroid brought on heart disease, > from > > not being diagnsed for a lot of years before...thankyou, for any > of > > your responses....jeanne > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date: > 10/12/2007 2:51 PM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Kate, If I had it to do over, I would NEVER have done the RAI. It is irreversible. If nothing else, you're consistent! Happy Holidays! --Bruce Kate <Fraserk@...> wrote: If I had it to do over, I would NEVER have done the RAI. It is irreversible. And for me I added all sorts of other illnesses I had never experienced prior to having the RAI. Maybe I would have anyway, who knows. But RAI would not even be in my arsenal if I had it to do over. Kate help > > > > > > ok..i have been a member of the hypo list for a long time....here > is > > my problem....just recently i have been having period of rapid > heart > > beat....and sensation in my heart...sort of a pinching...and > sometimes > > a flop....actally went to the er last nite..but by the tiem i got > > there it had stopped for the most part..and all they found on the > > moniter was slightly high sinus rhythm..111...but for an hour > before i > > got there, it was pounding out of my chest and really fast....can > i be > > going hyper ..after 3yrs. of hypo and on meds for hypo?i am > really > > kind of scared,that it could be thyroid brought on heart disease, > from > > not being diagnsed for a lot of years before...thankyou, for any > of > > your responses....jeanne > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date: > 10/12/2007 2:51 PM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Touche! Happy Holidays, Bruce. Kate help > > > > > > ok..i have been a member of the hypo list for a long time....here > is > > my problem....just recently i have been having period of rapid > heart > > beat....and sensation in my heart...sort of a pinching...and > sometimes > > a flop....actally went to the er last nite..but by the tiem i got > > there it had stopped for the most part..and all they found on the > > moniter was slightly high sinus rhythm..111...but for an hour > before i > > got there, it was pounding out of my chest and really fast....can > i be > > going hyper ..after 3yrs. of hypo and on meds for hypo?i am > really > > kind of scared,that it could be thyroid brought on heart disease, > from > > not being diagnsed for a lot of years before...thankyou, for any > of > > your responses....jeanne > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date: > 10/12/2007 2:51 PM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 talk to catherine creel at the withdrawal and recovery group Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 talk to catherine creel at the withdrawal and recovery group Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 talk to catherine creel at the withdrawal and recovery group Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 talk to catherine creel at the withdrawal and recovery group Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 here's the link Withdrawal_and_Recovery/ Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 here's the link Withdrawal_and_Recovery/ Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 here's the link Withdrawal_and_Recovery/ Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 here's the link Withdrawal_and_Recovery/ Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > Thanks! > from caleb: some common sense: 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for any length of time 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the Lexapro--or something. This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. How long have you been taking these drugs? My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time to adjust--be patient. There are support groups, there's even this forum: http://www.psychforums.com/index.php (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > Thanks! > from caleb: some common sense: 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for any length of time 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the Lexapro--or something. This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. How long have you been taking these drugs? My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time to adjust--be patient. There are support groups, there's even this forum: http://www.psychforums.com/index.php (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > Thanks! > from caleb: some common sense: 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for any length of time 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the Lexapro--or something. This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. How long have you been taking these drugs? My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time to adjust--be patient. There are support groups, there's even this forum: http://www.psychforums.com/index.php (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > Thanks! > from caleb: some common sense: 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for any length of time 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the Lexapro--or something. This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. How long have you been taking these drugs? My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time to adjust--be patient. There are support groups, there's even this forum: http://www.psychforums.com/index.php (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 These guys will help you www.labelmesane.com Jim Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 These guys will help you www.labelmesane.com Jim Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 These guys will help you www.labelmesane.com Jim Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 These guys will help you www.labelmesane.com Jim Help I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > > Thanks! > > > > from caleb: some common sense: > > 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) > > 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for > any length of time > > 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is > voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present > your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. > > 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends > on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. > The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. > > 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the > Lexapro--or something. > > This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. > > How long have you been taking these drugs? > > My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an > atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never > been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. > > I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. > > If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time > to adjust--be patient. > > There are support groups, there's even this forum: > > http://www.psychforums.com/index.php > > (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) > > Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. > Having surived the ssri nightmare and all the goes with that, you may be interested in a web site called the road back, how to come off these medications and not go through hell and back. just a thought from NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > > Thanks! > > > > from caleb: some common sense: > > 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) > > 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for > any length of time > > 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is > voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present > your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. > > 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends > on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. > The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. > > 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the > Lexapro--or something. > > This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. > > How long have you been taking these drugs? > > My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an > atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never > been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. > > I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. > > If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time > to adjust--be patient. > > There are support groups, there's even this forum: > > http://www.psychforums.com/index.php > > (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) > > Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. > Having surived the ssri nightmare and all the goes with that, you may be interested in a web site called the road back, how to come off these medications and not go through hell and back. just a thought from NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > > Thanks! > > > > from caleb: some common sense: > > 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) > > 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for > any length of time > > 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is > voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present > your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. > > 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends > on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. > The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. > > 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the > Lexapro--or something. > > This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. > > How long have you been taking these drugs? > > My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an > atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never > been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. > > I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. > > If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time > to adjust--be patient. > > There are support groups, there's even this forum: > > http://www.psychforums.com/index.php > > (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) > > Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. > Having surived the ssri nightmare and all the goes with that, you may be interested in a web site called the road back, how to come off these medications and not go through hell and back. just a thought from NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 > > > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > > Thanks! > > > > from caleb: some common sense: > > 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) > > 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for > any length of time > > 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is > voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present > your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. > > 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends > on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. > The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. > > 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the > Lexapro--or something. > > This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. > > How long have you been taking these drugs? > > My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an > atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never > been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. > > I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. > > If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time > to adjust--be patient. > > There are support groups, there's even this forum: > > http://www.psychforums.com/index.php > > (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) > > Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. > Having surived the ssri nightmare and all the goes with that, you may be interested in a web site called the road back, how to come off these medications and not go through hell and back. just a thought from NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Also excellent is the book " Your Drug May Be Your Problem " by Cohen and Breggin. Very good instructions on how to taper off--the same guidance that Caleb offered, with more detail on how and why. I've never been in the situation, but have friends who have been and who succeeded in getting all the way off drugs. Re: Help > > I would like to attempt to get off of my meds for good! I am currently > on Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (300mg), and Lamictal (150mg). I am > supposedly hypomanic. I believe that it is a result of years of SSRI's. > I really want to get off the lexapro and lamictal first. Does anyone > out there have any tips for me? I really do not wish to discuss this > with me my shrink....we all know he wants me to stay on all of it. > Thanks! > from caleb: some common sense: 1) don't make any sudden changes, (as you know) 2) you've got to taper off very, very very gradually--especially if you've been on them for any length of time 3) you've got to be able to speak to your shrink honestly. Following doctor's orders is voluntary--unless you're a danger to yourself or others. He/she isn't your boss. Present your reasons for wanting to stop, and see if you can work out a plan. 4) whether you're hypomanic because of your own chemistry or from the drugs depends on your history and your family history. Bipolar disorder is too fashionable these days. The Lexapro and Wellbutrin could be making you somewhat manic. 5) The Lamictal, I guess, is to prevent the danger of seizures from the Wellbutrin and the Lexapro--or something. This multiple-drug combination seems a little fishy, but I guess it's not uncommon. How long have you been taking these drugs? My 79-year old mother got a label of " bipolar " slapped on her recently--why? she had an atypical manic reaction to Zaprexa. This would be a joke if it were funny. She's never been manic her whole life, nor has any of her parents or siblings. It was the drugs. I'm not a doctor, and I'm only giving conventional wisdom. If you've been taking these drugs for any length of time, it will take your brain a long time to adjust--be patient. There are support groups, there's even this forum: http://www.psychforums.com/index.php (Today, I'm told, they are having trouble due to bad weather...) Good luck. Be patient. It's a long process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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