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Originally Posted by TheCrimsonGhost
American society and their pills... I don't even know what to tell you here other than I really think you should consider reducing the pharmaceuticals you are taking, they are more poison than anything and I'm sure are not helping much more than maybe a placebo effect. Are you a spiritual person? There are many self healing practices that really work, that don't involve drugs and will improve your life in every aspect.
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Well, I stated I'm being weened off of meds in my post already.....
...regarding my spiritual beliefs, yes, I am quite spiritual. I'd be interested in reading what you're referring to.
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Originally Posted by noodle
You may not be talking about the right things... the medication side effects and the percocets. I have some experience being with someone who was using pain killers and belive me, it was better to know and work around it than to try to worry about what I was doing wrong or right. It hurts a little at first, but you get over it.
Nope, not whacked. Your chemicals are off-kilter. Your hormones are off-kilter. Give yourself time to get adjusted to new things. You can't force it.
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My potential addiction issues just came out about a month ago. So he is aware of it. And he does know I have a past with substance abuse. So that's all out in the open. But after my shrink appt today, I think I need to reinforce exactly what's happening with me. As she said, he's a man - very well could be thinking with the other head. And sometimes it just takes a little coaxing to get the message thru. We'll see.
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Originally Posted by noodle
And, by the way, the worst thing one can do for bi-polar disorder is to just drop medications. It is a chemical imbalance with behavioral components. Using other coping methods along with medications is the only way to manage more severe manifestations. Some people do okay without meds... some do not. This doc you're seeing now sounds intuitive. You could talk with him/her about additional therapies (e.g. counseling, groups) to build up the coping skills while you're going through chemical imbalances. You know yourself better than we do... remember that.
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I'm sure I'm just not burning the right incense.
But yes, I speak from experience and lack of responsibility. When I miss meds, I often go batshit like clockwork. Just overly emotional and usually very angry. meh
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Originally Posted by Daniel_
I really feel for you. Your mind still wants to, but your body doesn't - and that sucks arse!
I have little constructive to add, however, I would point out that Perocet includes acetaminophen (or paracetamol, for fellow Englishmen), and that acetaminophen has a really nasty habit of destroying liver function if mis-used or over-used.
The worst of it is that you feel fine even if you take too many, but then die of liver failure. Please be careful.
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I had my liver and kidney values checked about 6 months ago. I made sure to go in while I was on a percoset binge, so the lab would get a true reading. I'm ok. Knock on wood. Everything came back normal. But thanks
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Originally Posted by The_Jazz
Glad to see you're "sure" about your diagnosis of someone you've never met, doctor.
Someone pass the snake oil, please.
Ellie, I don't think our community is going to be able to add all that much solid advice to. You've done all the right things as far as I can see - talk to your partner, talk to your doctor, be taken seriously by both. I know we can be a good shoulder to lean on, but that's about the extent of what we can do.
Not that it should discourage anyone from posting.
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Well way to piss on my parade.
There's no easy solution - I'm way aware of that. But I'm desperate for advice. Hopefully some others will pipe up in spite of your lack of faith in your community.
again.
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by snowy
noodle's given you some great advice, and I think she's really covered all the bases in terms of what you can do and what you should know. Good luck, though!
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Thanks snowy - I appreciate it!