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Old 09-14-2009, 06:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
WantToHeal
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Originally Posted by jamdls View Post
I think you should stop self medicating it can only cause problems. I only had a brief experience with lithium and yes it was depressing; Zyprexa turned my world around very quickly and it was wonderful, I've been prescribed at 2 different times for a periods of 6-8 weeks and it was a life saver both times. Try to be patient until the doctor is ready to change/add your meds.
Agreed...and under no circumstances should you take two serotonin-boosting substances together - like SJW and SAMe - except under the advice and care of a trained medical professional. You are risking serotonin syndrome, which is at best scary as hell, and at worst fatal.

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