Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Fingers crossed

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Today is the day I should get my script for lamictal, so maybe this hell will finally level out, please keep me in you thoughts that it works and I can at least make it through work without to many side effects. I just want to see the sum again even if its through a haze
alicia29
alicia29
*scribbles frantically to remind herself to pray for Shawn* Hope all goes well...watch out for the rash!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tomorrow I finally go up to 150 mgs. I hope that is the magic number.
Good luck Shawn, Hopefully the Pdoc will bring the dose up sloooowly.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It starts with itchy like hives and OMG the nausea.... Yikes

ut for those who son't get the side effects it is truly a miracle drug
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deleted_user
I have been on Lamictal for about 7 weeks now. People have noticed a big difference in me. I had a side effect that felt like bugs crawling over my body for a couple of days when I went from 50mg to 100mg but that has gone away, thought I had the rash coming up but it went away in a day, been watching carefully since. The rash problem is nothing to fool around with but the drug seems to work pretty good so far.

Ron
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Just me aware of SJS.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
My thoughts are with you, getting the right combination of meds is all so trial and error. it can be fustrated because we are all looking for the quick fix and sometimes finding the right combination takes time. Be persistent to find what works for you! I know you can do and you have all of our support!
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deleted_user
I got my antianxiety pills yesterday I already feel better. I'm so happy for you, you will feel better too. Lamictal wasn't for me but I hear great things about it.
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deleted_user
good luck! lamictal worked for me..i was up to 400mg and was stable and didn't have too many side effects.... don't worry, i'm sure you'll be fine. keep us posted as to how you're doing!
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Good luck! Lamictal is one of those things that is Lamentable for me...seems like everyone does great on it and I fell apart. BUT that's the story of my life, LOL.
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