Depression and Weight Issues - Finally Found a Med that works for Me!!!




Natoshial
10-29-2009, 02:19 PM
I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar I and Borderline Personality Disorder from childhood trauma in 2006. I had tried almost ever Med under the sun and just kept ballooning up in size. I was already over weight. I weighed 222 but I gained up to 307 taking Depokote and Lithium at different times and it didn't help me to feel well again. I know these drugs work well for others and I am not downing them. But they just didn't help me.

I was prescribed Geodon as a last effort and was told it was weight neutral. After a couple of weeks I feel like a new person. I am considering getting a part time job after being unemployed since 2006. I am much happier and love going out in public again. I don't have the horrible anxiety, panic disorder and mood swings that were crippling me.. I am looking forward to my life now. Also an added bonus is I am losing weight on this Med. I thank God daily for this change in my life. Just a couple of weeks ago I was suicidal and ready to give up.

I am a better Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Friend. I just want to give some hope to anyone that is struggling that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes I felt like I was never going to be able to function normally again . I thought my life was over. But It has just begun!!! Thanks for listening!!! I just had to share. :)


beerab
10-29-2009, 03:10 PM
I am so happy for you :D

KaCee J
10-29-2009, 03:15 PM
This is wonderful, so happy for you!


Leenie
10-30-2009, 01:26 PM
YEAH !!!! Great news :hug:

BethC
11-02-2009, 06:10 PM
That's so wonderful! I work for the company that makes Geodon, I've seen first hand just how much having the "right" drug for you makes all of the difference!

Hydra
11-03-2009, 11:47 PM
I am really glad the Geodon is working for you. You sound positive and well. :hug:

VermontMom
11-05-2009, 09:29 PM
That is soooo wonderful to hear!! congratulations on getting your life back!! :hug::carrot: