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.
At present I take 300mg of Lamictal a day, 450mg of Lithium, 30mg of Lexapro, and Klonopin 0.5 and .25 later in the day. Any advice or sharing of amounts of meds that you guys are taking. Of course I shouldn't change anything without the help of a healthcare provider. It is trial and error. At least that's what I've learned from my experience. I'm not miserable or wishing I could kill myself. I am in a good comfortable place. I am antisocial again and blah-numb. If I don't take the Klonopin, I get a bit wacky. Overstimulated, almost manic like. Sleep is my friend. It makes me happy. I've always used it to escape. I still have trouble multitasking and negativity from others affects me extremely. I can't stand it. I have digressed. Please share.
I take the Lamictal in the morning - it seems to help me wake up and think. The Geodon at night. It helps slow my thoughts and with the sleep too. Ambien, at night of course - I take the generic because my problem is getting to sleep, not staying asleep.
I am glad you are in a good spot. I understand the blah-numb feeling. It's tough to stay "in" your present life. I still have general sadness, but not the debilitating depression.