Colin writes: > > right now i am so amazed that perhaps i won't make sense. i had > absolutley no idea that life could be so different, that i could be so > different. > as i said before, i finally agreed to go on to medication because i > found the mood swings a pain to deal with. the drug i am on is a drug > that is widely used for the treatment of epilepsy and neuraligia. it is > also used to treat mood disorders.
I'm so delighted to hear this great news, Colin. From what you say, I would guess that the drug which has made such a difference to you is carbamazepine or "Tegretol" which is an old drug with interesting new indications. The good thing about that is that it's been around a long time and it's side effects and long term effects are very well known about as it's been widely taken all over the world - no rare toxicity is likely to suddenly become apparent as sometimes happens with new drugs. I'm also pleased to hear your story because I think western conventional medicine comes in for such a slating these days that it's good to hear of a success. A lot of people are too quick to dismiss it and turn to an alternative without giving conventional treatment a proper chance. Of course, a lot depends on finding a good practioner but, on the whole, it's the best researched and monitored system available. I really hope the treatment continues to work well for you. Keep taking the tablets! Jacky
