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Ok ill prob get alot of flack from posting this....

I was put on penacillan for tonsilitis about 5 days ago.
Since then my moods have been stable, its an amazing feeling. My moods havent been stable for yrs and I havent been able to function well for sum time. Its wonderful.
Prob not due to the penacilan, but thought id share anyways.
Im not on any treatment for bipolar atm. I take clonazepam as a PRN.

Maybe its jus coincidence.

Please no harsh comments.

Im just happy to be feeling stable. I can work like this. Im looking for work
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
antibiotics gave me a buzz for a few days that was unexpected. But now I'm more tired and spaced.

later this week I will give up solid food and have a valium injection.

It's going to be an interesting time.
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That's funny...I've noticed in the past (or imagined) that antibiotics sent me down some. Hug. As you're not on a treatment maybe any fallout like you're experiencing is heightened.
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These comments really stike a cord with me. I was on an antibiotic for a week for an intestinal bug, and felt more energetic. It could be just the bug leaving my system, it might be the drug. Who knows?
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