I went off to see the psychiatrist this morning and found out that my last blood tests showed that my thyroid function is abnormally low. So I have to get some more tests done & Throxine might just get added to my daily diet of pills. It would explain why I eat like a bird & still manage to put on weight (due to fluid retention), it would also explain the joint pain I sometimes get, not to mention the lethargy - which can get confusing as these are all symptoms of major depression also. Apparently there is a very strong relationship between bipolar & thyroid function, I knew that there was a link with depression but I didn't know about bipolar. My moods have been all over the shop lately so the Olanzipine dose has been increased & I go back in 12 days time & he should have the results of further blood tests. Things aren't happening as fast as they should be according to the psychiatrist, he wants to start me on a "newer", "more potent" NSRI - what the heck, I'll try anything.....once! I'm completely at your (sic) mercy. So that's my progress up to date.
Oh, and apparently I'm a person of extremely high moral standards & principles which unfortunately leaves me prey to a life full of bitter disappointment! And I nearly forgot, I've been deemed to be back at that place again, where I'm too unwell to work....just lovely!
