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Originally posted by Misfit
I only have a couple points.
[1] Of the anger, have your Lithium levels checked. Lithium is produced by the brain, if the brain produces too much or too little, anger (including sudden rages) is often invoked. I had this very problem, and it was a Lithium depletion in my body. I take suppliments now, and no longer have rages.
[2] Of the bit about being, well, anti-social -- ever think that maybe you just, aren't social? You don't HAVE to be social to everyone. I can't stand most people I meet, both in real-time and cyber. Over the years I have become more withdrawn, to the point of being recluse for a couple years. But, having resovled that I don't HAVE to like everyone, not only am I am now ok with it, but I find myself more tolerable of others, because I don't impose upon myself the psyche that I am SUPPOSED to be social.
[3] Of "strong tablets" - there is no cure-all for any one person.. Every persons chemistry reacts different to every drug. My first suggestion is to stay away from ANY drug that is new on the market. Shrinks get kick-backs from pushing new drugs, it's no secret. Also, don't go to multiple docs without telling the next one what you are currently taking AND what you HAVE taken. Keep your own diary of what each drug does to you. At one time, the VA had me on so many damn drugs that I was literall a walking zombie, to the point that I still can not remember that 2 years of my life.
At this point in my life, having resolved that it's ok to be me, that I don't have to be what others expect as "normal", I take no drugs other than the Lithium, as that is no more or less than taking an iron suppliment when a human body doesn't produce enough of its own.
[3b] Look into natural remedies. Every city has a natural drug store, with books and herbs.
MOST important - in your current state of mental health - DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL !!! Alcohol will most definately give you instant satisfaction, but it will also cloud your head as to be able to deal with yourself and problems, and will ultimately not only intensify current mental problems, but will create yet new problems in your life. THAT, from a recovering alcoholic with 10+yrs sober.
I don't know if any of that made sense, it's just what I have experienced.
My best to you !!!!!
Misfit