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Posted by Kristin Meyer on May 6, 1999, at 17:09:07
I have been diagnosed with borderline pers. disorder
and have been in therapy for almost 8 yrs. I've tried
numerous anti-depressants and i'm now 28 yrs old. I
now feel more depressed, actually more suicidal, than
ever--at least, I no longer get extremely emotional
and I don't care about being alone, as long as I can
sleep. My doctor recommended a mood stabillizer,
depakote, and I'm more than willing to try it. I don't
know anything about the drug, and I have never had
manic phasis at all. I now take prozac, wellbutran SR,
xanax, and have trazadone when needed for sleep. I'm
just wanting to know the effects of this drug, and
also if it will help even though I've never had any
manic phasis and am chronically depressed. Thank you-
Kristin Meyer
Posted by PattyG on May 6, 1999, at 21:34:20
In reply to BPD and questions on bi-polar influences/ meds too, posted by Kristin Meyer on May 6, 1999, at 17:09:07
Have you tried any of the other SSRI's? Or how about Effexor or Serzone? Depakote is often used with BPD, but usually with some weight gain. My thought would be to try a different AD, perhaps and see if you can get the right combination. If you're not having mood swings particularly, why is the doc recommending a mood stabalizer? (Curious me:) Hope things will work out soon for you and your sprits can be lifted. Keep the faith.
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