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01/30/2008 20:07
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What are the safest meds for BP? Or the most popular? Does talk therapy really help?

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08/12/2008 16:57
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My hubby is on Abilify. He says he gets side effects like flashing lights and can't sleep. However I must note that he couldn't sleep BEFORE taking the med and he's a hypochondriac so who knows about flashing lights (which is not even a symptom that came out in testing).

Lithium is also another option, but not great, as it keeps sodium (I think) in the body and it builds up.

Bottom line is - get on something and you will find what works for you.

THEN please go to "talk therapy" i.e.- counseling with a specialist in bi polar.

These pleas are on behalf of your friends and family....

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08/12/2008 16:59
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Sorry, I misunderstood... it's your boyfriend who is BP.... I hope he gets on something AND does counseling.

My hubby is on meds, but refuses therapy. It's not "him", so why should he go? (It's me... )



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