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My illness part 2
Recently I wrote of my experiences as a bipolar sufferer.
I got many comments, but one in particular focussed on medication. In short they said I need take no more medicine and I would be fine on my own. Having accidentally missed a couple of days of Lithium, Sertraline and Carbamazapine I can in all honesty say that it was a major disaster. I managed to completely antagonise my best friend and my nearest and dearest brother and his wife.
My driving became dangerous in the extreme and many other problems. Having reverted back to the medication regime all is well and I lead a pretty "Normal" life. As far as the harm to my liver and other things my GP keeps me up to date on all my blood tests and ensures there is no damage. I am happy now with little or no undesirable symptoms. My wife is my carer and she makes sure I keep in line with the medication. Yes, 12 tablets per night can be a pain, but it has become routine with no problems. Without any medication I would be completely out of control and a danger to others and myself. The 12 tablets include those for my Atrial Fibrillation. Only Lithium, Sertraline and Carbamazapine are for my Bipolar. I can be absolutely sure that the ill effects from taking my medication are far outweighed by not taking the medication. I have been on exactly the same medication now for 12 years with no ill effects thanks to regular blood tests. My combination of Atrial Fibrillation and Bipolar would be hard to find in the world of Alternative medicine. In any case I do not trust it and would have great difficulty accepting it as a regime. I as the patient know my condition better than any quack alternative medicine gurus. In any case the cost of these medications to me would be too great.
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