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The SSRI's are notorious for working well for 3 to 4 years, then stopping. As far as I know, it's expected, in fact. A shift to a different SSRI or SSNI is usually required. __________________ |
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__________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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Memantine gave me my first experience in stability. I don't remember if it was for 2 or 3 years. I think a lot of family stress destabilized me and then I couldn't get stable again until I got back on the zoloft.
Unfortunately destabilization also ended up in another hospitalization too. Hopefully I can avoid that again for a few more years. I rapid cycle when unstable these past years. As far as the NAC goes. I don't really know if it does anything noticeable for me or not. My pdoc wants me taking it so I do. |
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Does covid or the covid lifestyle bother you? Even for those of us who are introverts (at least introverts when we are in a down cycle) we cant help but know that the world is highly challenged right now. Having to wear a mask in the grocery store, missing going to our favorite restaurant, ad nauseam puts pressure on us, I believe. And all my codependent rescuer tendencies make me want to whip things into shape but quick and its going to take a while. Emailing my favorite senatorial candidate advice helps a little, but is pretty funny in a way. The campaign seems to listen to what I say, tho others probably mention the same things!!!
__________________ Bipolar 2 with anxious distress mixed states & rapid cycling under severe stress tegretol 200 mg wellbutrin 75 mg, cut in half or higher dose as needed Regular aerobic exercise SKILLSET/KNOWLEDGE BASE: Family Medical Advocate Masters in Library Science Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-15 yrs in public schools |
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I have had very undesirable side effects the second time around with the same med.
__________________ Dx: Bipolar I, ADD, GAD. Rx: Fluoxetine, Buproprion, Olanzapine, Lamictal, and Strattera. |
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