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Lithium Dreams

By birdbreather Thursday, October 09, 2008

 

I haven't posted in a while, I went off my meds and it ended badly.  I just started back on Lithium and Lamictal and I really hope it works. I am amazed at how easy it is to get derailed from recovery. I was doing really well for most of the summer and then it all came crashing down again. I felt so good I thought I didn't need them, I was low on cash so it was an easy expense to cut. I figured I was all better and could cope without. It wasn't long until I was drinking, doing drugs, spending money I didn't even have. Staying awake for days and withdrawing from my friends and family all the while trying to figure out a way to end my life. It was so easy to mess up something that took years to fix. So easy. I hope things get better. It's nice to know that there are many others who are dealing with the same stuff.

 

 

 

 

Delonte West
10/ 9/08 8:58am

I hope that your meds will kick in soon and you will start to feel better very soon.  My heart is with you, as well as my prayers.  I too have gone off of my medications and it never turns out well, and I always say I will never do that again but then I do....we have to stop deceiving ourselves.  I wish you a lot of love and Peace....Pam

10/ 9/08 10:18am

This is my first post here since signing up a few weeks ago.  Your brave admisson really touched me.  Thank you for sharing. Smile

 

O.K., you're back on your meds.  That is a very good move on your part.  Lithium is one of my medications.  Like you, I tried to drop the meds due to financial reasons.  (You know, my p-doc figured out what I was up to & all heck broke loose.  I was so very embarrassed Embarassed.  I told him he was a tyrant.  He smiled & agreed.  It is not a good thing to let someone who isn't your spouse know you too well Cool on an emotional basis (LOL!).  Actually he's a good guy.)

 

Sealed Well, Birdbreather, I'm sorry but I kind of made this a "me" situation.  Let's go back to you.  I have a feeling that the posters who know you from here will be glad to see you back.  From what I have read from them, they are a large, caring group of individuals who have pulled many of the same stunts we have.  Hang tough & stick with the medications.  I know things get expensive financially, but they're more expensive emotionally if we don't.

 

The Best of Luck to You!

10/ 9/08 11:27am

Now you know .... you take your meds to control your MI and you control your MI by taking your meds.   I'm glad you are still alive and posting again. 

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By birdbreather— Last Modified: 12/20/10, First Published: 10/09/08