Well, I have finally figured out what was causing the anxiety attacks all these years. Dad absentmindedly left a blister pack of my medications a few nights ago. Curious me couldn't leave well enough alone and I have been experimenting with my medications all week. I took 3 lithium. My normal dosage. And had a classic anxiety attack. I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room. It's gonna get ugly, ugly tonight when I tell dad I am not taking the Lithium anymore. He will be unwaveringly stoic and unbending about it. So shall I.
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I just wanted to stop in and say 'hello', I've been reading your blog, and you're a great writer, like a conversation is flowing easily.
My daughter always noted what meds made her feel agitated or anxious, I think you're smart for taking note of that. Good luck with the discussion.
Wow -- that's quite a discovery -- have you talked to your doctor about this? Keep us posted!
Really that is a better conversation to have with your shrink and not your dad.
Hello Sir:
Lithium is a very powerful medication that is specifically indicated for manic depressive illness. It can work wonders for many with that affliction, but not all. Some respond better with other anti-depressive medications.
As your major health issue is with your schizophrenia, it *could* be a significant help to you to remove lithium as it is a very difficult drug to regulate in a homeostatic manner.... especially in combination with other medications.
PipeTobacco
Hope it worked out for you Andrew!
Hope it worked out for you Andrew!
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