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Title: I am going mad !
Post by: mamalou on April 30, 2012, 10:58:59 AM

On Friday, my GP decided it would be a good idea to reduce my Lithium dose from 1000mg to 800mg.
I have hardly slept since Saturday and am totally freaked out - I keep thinking I hear people in the house, I have also lost several important things in the house with no recollection of where I put them, and I had to go to Sainsburys this morning and I couldn't remember what I went for because I was so hyper vigilant about the other people in the store - I thought they were looking at me because I appear mad on the outside too.
I have had several panic attacks and am operating on an extremely high level of anxiety and fear.

I am not sure what to do - any advice anyone ?

Thanks.

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Sweetpea on April 30, 2012, 11:05:29 AM

I really think you should contact your gp and tell him/her how you are feeling.

 &*(

S x x

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Ezel on April 30, 2012, 11:24:09 AM

Yes I agree with Shaz that you need to see your GP.

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Buttercup on April 30, 2012, 12:06:05 PM

Agree with the others, I would contact your GP.
If it makes you feel slightly better, I also have moments like that.

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: CharleysAngel' on April 30, 2012, 05:09:26 PM

I agree that you should go back to the doctor, the decrease in meds seems to have badly affected you. Hope you get it sorted and you feel better soon xx

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: KateG on April 30, 2012, 05:51:53 PM

I agree, you need to see your GP as soon as you can

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Zaf on April 30, 2012, 05:55:41 PM

I agree too

Z xx

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: mamalou on April 30, 2012, 08:18:32 PM

Many thanks for all your replies. I have spoken to my Dr who was quite suprised but agreed that I should go back onto the original dose of Lithium.

My husband has come home early as he was a bit worried so that's good too.

I hope the Lithium levels sort themselves quickly before I totally lose the plot. I am in a bizarre place ..................

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Sweetpea on April 30, 2012, 08:40:57 PM

Glad you have spoken t your dr.  Hope you feel better soon  &*(.

S x x x

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: CharleysAngel' on April 30, 2012, 08:43:29 PM

Glad your doctor has changed the dose back

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Buttercup on April 30, 2012, 08:53:42 PM

Glad your GP but your dose back up. I was speaking to a friend that takes lithium, she had similar symptoms when her dose was reduced. Personally, I have no knowledge of lithium, I take Lamotrigine instead.

Hope things settle xxx

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: mamalou on April 30, 2012, 09:09:25 PM

I am really really scared that I will never be able to come off the Lithium ( It has horrible side effects). But I am more scared that my GP or my psychiatrist will say I HAVE to come off it. I know that sounds mad, but I can't bear the way it messes with my mind  :(  I sort of feel that I can't live without it ?!

Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh I need it to stop. I am begging for a break from my mind  "£$

No idea what to do now.....????????????? Any ideas ???????


Hi Buttercup, I took Lamotrogine for a while but it didn't really help me, so I was moved to Lithium. x

Title: Re: I am going mad !
Post by: Buttercup on April 30, 2012, 09:23:23 PM

The Lamotrigine seems to lesson my depressive episodes. I'm newly diagnosed so I'm still titrating up am on 200mg got to get to 400mg. It doesn't do a lot to stop me going manic they're going to sort that out next!

I'm trying to avoid lithium, but then the other drugs don't have good side effects either. I know I will be on meds for life and don't really relish the idea !!!

Hope things go well for you. Xxx