Does anyone have experience with Topomax? I heard it generally is not so great as a mood stabilizer (though it does help one friend of mine). It also helps people lose weight (true for 2 of my friends) & I am ALL for THAT! LOL A couple friends even told me it helps for migraines and nerve pain. Wow, sounds like a wonder... Read more
Caffeine and alcohol. Sometimes they really do give me a boost. But I know in the long run, it's 'borrowed energy' that you pay back with interest (ie. exhaustion and irritability) later. "Buy now and pay later" - it's still hard to resist. Often times extra coffee and tea extends that wonderful... Read more
Angie recently described her experience of Bipolar this way: "My biggest memory/brain function problems come from too much stress. I tell people I am allergic to it now. And I used to be a solid rock; could handle any emergency (I am a nurse), and loved excitement. I have to keep my schedule consistent, especially my sleep hours... Read more
Vestibulitis is a chronic pain condition affecting the female anatomy & I just thought I would ask if anyone else knows anything about it. It started for me when I started meds, and gets worse when I have to go up on any of the meds. I don't know of any family or friends who have it, but my pdoc mentioned that 2... Read more
Can people share their experiences regarding the birth ctrl pill? I've heard a couple women say it was causing depression for them, so they had to go off it. I know of menopausal women being given 'Hormone replacement therapy' - I'm curious; does that help their moods or make them worse? I recently had the... Read more
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