Q. I don't understand how or why I begin to gain some sanity and hope and then a few of life on life's terms hit me and I am back in the fog. I can hardly concentrate and I am generally a great typist but I can hardly remember anything and I am having to constantly erase and type again. I am taking my medications (although not a regular time schedule). The eating right and sleeping right I am still working on. I have gained so much weight while I was in the hospital that I have very little energy or motivation. It is so difficult to be disciplined in taking care of myself. I also suffer from Dysthymia, and a Recovering Alcoholic (6 months now).
My question: When will the fog lift? How can I start caring enough about myself to get back into a better health position?
A. Get on the right medications. I have written more letters than I can count on this topic, and there are probably a score on this site with dosages and side effects and costs. For BPD you can go with any of the SRIs, Effexor, or Serzone. The latter is not very good if you have obsessionality. Anti-psychotics are okay (Seroquel, Risperdal, Zyprexa and Clozapine) but not as good as the antidepressants. Get on the right medication, and all should favor your being well,
