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mateo · 03-30-2005, 08:18 PM

Hi again

Just wanted to stop back and say that i spoke with the doc last week -- and i think he was basically just irritated that things were not working well and that i had complaints. Although he wanted me to continue on despite the headache hell (he wasn't having them!) I have made the decision to discontinue the Seraqel use entirely and am slowly phasing out the Lamictal as well. And I am feeling much better.

I understand that many feel that meds are inevitable and a pre-requisite for recovery or relapse prevention, but i am not one of them--at least not without exploring some of the other alternative treatment options first. I have been doing a lot a reading on both my illness (bi-polar 1) and meds and treatment options--and although i am perhaps "noncompliant" in shrink terms; taking a more assertive role in my health and options and course of treatment has been empowering. Chemical labotamy may cure the symptoms but it does not correct imbalances nor heal the patient--and may do long-term damage. I am going to be having extensive bloodwork done later this week and plan to work with a holistic practicioner from this point out. There are a few possible things i want to rule out (lead & mercury exposure, lymes disease) for my peace of mind and to help me accept the label i now have and some things i am hoping they may identify (possible biological or hormonal imbalances). Will let you know how things go...

03-30-2005, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
mateo Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Hi again Just wanted to stop back and say that i spoke with the doc last week -- and i think he was basically just irritated that things were not working well and that i had complaints. Although he wanted me to continue on despite the headache hell (he wasn't having them!) I have made the decision to discontinue the Seraqel use entirely and am slowly phasing out the Lamictal as well. And I am feeling much better. I understand that many feel that meds are inevitable and a pre-requisite for recovery or relapse prevention, but i am not one of them--at least not without exploring some of the other alternative treatment options first. I have been doing a lot a reading on both my illness (bi-polar 1) and meds and treatment options--and although i am perhaps "noncompliant" in shrink terms; taking a more assertive role in my health and options and course of treatment has been empowering. Chemical labotamy may cure the symptoms but it does not correct imbalances nor heal the patient--and may do long-term damage. I am going to be having extensive bloodwork done later this week and plan to work with a holistic practicioner from this point out. There are a few possible things i want to rule out (lead & mercury exposure, lymes disease) for my peace of mind and to help me accept the label i now have and some things i am hoping they may identify (possible biological or hormonal imbalances). Will let you know how things go...