Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 12 Location: Hollywood Florida
Managing Bipolar After Menopause Posted: 02-22-04 09:15am
Actually at age 58 I am only now being
"diagnosed" with bipolar disorder. When I
was going "over the edge" 20 years ago, I
joined a spiritula community, the hare
krsna "cult" and practiced meditation. As
I matured, I became increasingly isolated
as I tried to "spearhead" an ashram
single-handedly in florida. Additonally,
even though meditation can and is
beneficial to me, there was the huge
affect of the loss of estrogen stimulation
post-menopausal. Now I am managed by
prozac, depakane, and respiridal which
keeps me focused,, along with my
meditation. Contrary to what people
believe spiritual groups do not discourage
the use of medication. It is simply a
chemical reality. :d
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light2dark
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 4
Bipolar And Menopause Posted: 04-07-04 05:37am
Hello! Now your post describes exactly
what i've been through, and it's rough,
isn't it! I had a surgical menopause and
hrt gave me migraines so that cancelled
that out. I'm now 54 and back on meds,
depakote and lexapro (so far). Meditation
and such is excellent! Sooner or later I
knew I needed something more. Please
reply and let me know how you're doing,
ok? From light2dark
