All People Who Are Taking "Lamictal"
posted 05/23/2008, comments (2)
Hello my name is... Bipolar
I think that sometimes we need to step back from the craziness, and find some kind of comic relief in living with bipolar disorder. So, I wanted to share a funny story. I've been in a slightly hypomanic state for the last few days. Nothing serious, the med's usually take care of that, but there were the usual signs (I've read about 6... Read more
posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)
Anti-Depressants/Rapid-Cycling Problem
I have severe bi-polar depression episodes. In the past, anti-depressants were used alone, and I found myself on a rollercoaster of mood swings. I am now told that I went in to rapid cycling. I take Lamictal, now as a bi-polar anti-dressant, but really want to try some non-medication options. My rapid cycling bouts were terrifying and led... Read more
posted 04/29/2008, comments (5)
Charlatan again
Journals, mood charts, counseling, medication and shrinks- surround me, circling to guide, gauge and reflect on my mind. Secrets I hide, feelings I pretend, smiles I fake, subtle shifts in personality to twist perception ever so slightly away from the truth. Years of outward lies to appear to be okay to the people around me when the... Read more
posted 04/20/2008, comment (1)
Lamictal
I am 34 years old and I was diagnosed with Bipolar II this last fall to my great dismay. I guess I thought my depression was just a part of normal living. My doctor has started me on Lamictal which has been a double edged sword. In some ways, I feel like I experience more defined episodes of depression, mania, and mixed... Read more
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