tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098361547792425611.post5660171205132069533..comments2023-11-14T20:22:36.929-08:00Comments on Knowledge Is Necessity: Message to the "Flat Affect" People - We Don't Want to Be Like YouJohn McManamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11857174305041382349noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098361547792425611.post-52582524264728053112010-08-09T14:46:43.868-07:002010-08-09T14:46:43.868-07:00I want to emphasis one of John's comments to A...I want to emphasis one of John's comments to Alyssa -- reinforcing John's constant message, what he means by recovery techniques. Are you learning to manage your symptoms, or relying on meds to do the whole job? Are you dealing with life style issues, diet, exercise, stress, triggers? Do you have a support group? Are you in therapy? Life style, support group, therapy and meds are theWilla Goodfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816752444634576606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098361547792425611.post-83462545362140055952010-08-09T12:53:44.543-07:002010-08-09T12:53:44.543-07:00It does help. I've never thought of the diffe...It does help. I've never thought of the differences inherent in dealing with a crisis situation and maintenance--though now it seems quite obvious.<br /><br />Thank you.Chambly Noirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719013816149031829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098361547792425611.post-10506447249435865542010-08-09T12:44:55.112-07:002010-08-09T12:44:55.112-07:00Hey, Alyssa. I can't make any meds recommendat...Hey, Alyssa. I can't make any meds recommendations. But you might want to ask yourself this:<br /><br />When you were first put on your cocktails, the meds probably needed to do all the heavy lifting. No doubt, over the years, you have acquired deeper insight into your illness and how to manage your triggers and make smart lifestyle choices.<br /><br />It's obvious you've been John McManamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857174305041382349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098361547792425611.post-50776853857586644932010-08-09T12:14:33.633-07:002010-08-09T12:14:33.633-07:00Diagnosis: Bipolar II & ADD
Meds:
Effexor XR ...Diagnosis: Bipolar II & ADD<br />Meds: <br />Effexor XR 150 mg 1x/day<br />Abilify 5 mg 1x/day<br />Wellbutrin SR 100 mg 1x/day<br />Adderrall XR 60 mg 1x/day<br /><br />I have "flat affect" often. Being on mood stabilizers and antidepressants for 15 years does that to a person (I've been on the cocktail above for 8 years). I like the way I am able to function on my meds, but Chambly Noirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719013816149031829noreply@blogger.com