remaining stable

[christine66]

hiya all not been around for a while been quite high, I had a depression at the begining of year due to work related stress. recommmenced medication after 6months. 6weeks ago became increasingly high and stopped anti depressant therapy. The reason high doing a lot of training entered a half marathon next month. I will not take a mood stabalizer as previously felt like walking dead and know will eventually kill myself. Have been in this state for many months before. Can I maintain my mood with regular none excessive exercise. Want to carry on running joined a group and have a trainer who aware of my condition. Any adviceand opinions will be gratefully accepted.

[ILADVOCATE]

Speak to your psychiatriast about finding a mood stabilizer that won't cause cognitive blunting or make you feel slowed down. The more time you are off one, the more likely moodswings are likely to return. Its not a good idea. There are an increasing number of options and they shouldn't affect your ability to be in a marathon or anything else for that matter.

[adel_ezz]

your question resembles the situation where one asks: can I have children without getting married. The answer is : I tried and it worked.

The reason why people get married to get children is that the children can grow in a healthy environment. Unmarried couples usually separate so are the married ones but with less probability.

So can you not take mood stabilizers. It might work for some time, but in the majority of the cases, it's risky, because this illness has hidden hazard with plenty of pitfalls and can get worse.

good luck in either situations