Question:
I don't know how to get thru to my doc,
that something is wrong. Can you help me
determine if I have something more serious
wrong with me than he is understanding? My
marriage, kids and my job are all being
affected by my moods. It's like I can feel
it coming on but can't control it. Like a
little voice is telling me hey you just
hurt your husband's feelings, but I don't
stop. I go hours without talking because
I'm afraid of what I will say next. I
don't feel like a very nice person anymore.
Dr. Heller's Answer:
It sounds classic for the borderline
disorder (BPD). The official criteria can
be found at
http://www.BiologicalUnhappiness.com/DSM.htm
The BPD is a neurological disorder - a form
of epilepsy in the brain's instinctual
"trapped, cornered, wounded animal"
response. Prozac (fluoxetine) at the right
dose will stop the unprovoked mood swings,
chronic anger and irritability, emptiness,
boredom, and markedly reduce the rejection
sensitivity. Additional medications may be
necessary, particularly Tegretol
(carbamazepine). This combination is
miraculous for many individuals. As needed
medication, such as Haldol (haloperidol),
can stop these spells in 10 minutes.
Most physicians are willing to prescribe
Prozac (fluoxetine). My dysphoria
(anxiety, rage, depression and despair)
instruction sheet can be found at:
http://www.BiologicalUnhappiness.com/dysphori.htm
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