yeah, I will run it by my pdoc at least. Tired of spending sooo much money on medical care - this year has been really costly, so I'm avoiding any specialist appt.s for the time being unless...
no, I don't think I have ever mentioned to it a doc - at least not more than in passing. I need to mention it to the pdoc in a couple of weeks when I go back as I do think it's possibly worsened /...
Thank you everyone. I do need to look into CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy? I have found that having a sense of humor is helpful - At times I can laugh at myself and say, "whatever!" When I have...
Hi. I've been participating in the bipolar forum for the last month or so and thought I'd try this forum b/c I've had so much more anxiety of late. I am 35 y/o and have been treated for Depression 12...
Georgie Girl, It's frustrating to have to struggle to do stuff it seems like others have no problem with - going to work, staying there, being productive. It's confidence building though, to...
I'm awake, again, since 4 a.m. Woke to my leg shaking and mind-a-racing. I'm accustomed to both occurring frequently, but have noticed a particular pattern of this happening around this time many...
The counselor you saw should be licensed if she's practicing therapy. And her licensing board will have procedures for complaints to be made. Confidentiality is a pretty basic right, and even more so...
Hi everyone. I started taking Lamictal for the first time about a year ago and had great results. As I've shared before, I tried to get off of it a few months ago in attempts to be off most meds to...
Someone else posted about enjoying a stable period right now. I experienced a lovely, stable period from October 07 to March 08. The other post got me thinking about that and what I could've done...
I had a period of remarkable stability from about October through April. I've written before that I felt happier than I had since early childhood. I could've been hypomanic, I'm not really sure. I...
My introduction: I am a 35 y/o female and was diagnosed with Depression first at age 22, then ADHD around age 25, although I struggled with various symptoms unlabeled from pre-puberty on. I've been...
Hi eye 2797 - and welcome to the forum. You sound pretty exhausted and weary with all the med changes and possibly doctor changes. I have certainly felt that way also.I've been on anti depressant...
I realize that the original post by "misteu" initiating this topic was over a month ago. I'm just now looking through the various topics, however, and want to comment. AFter reading several...
Great suggestions have been made already - I'd echo calling a crisis line - the ones I'm familiar with are open 24 hours, free and confidential - and they'll know what's available regionally. The...
I agree that you should definitely consult w/ your MD and give him those details about the sleep and sweating and anxiety. From experience and observation of others, I strongly urge you to slooooowly...
ddd - My thoughts on getting pregnant are that I hope I am right now. On Saturday I had IUI - inuterine insemination. As directed by my OB, I was given some medication earlier in my cycle to...
Hi ddd, Thanks for the input about your experience. It's becoming increasingly clear that my risk for depression when off meds is quite high, and definitely higher than the unknown risks of most meds...
I've contemplated the diagnoses of Bipolar, as has my therapist. Sometimes my psychiatrist thinks so - but he leans more towards OCD, ADHD and Depression. He did finally rx Lamictal, however, when...
Serafena, Thank you so much for your input. I've not done this kind of thing online before, but thought I had to try something. I'm happy for you and your 3 year old daughter. It's important to hear...
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me their experience with taking Lamictal while pregnant. I've bee reading the literature and talking with my physicians. There is a risk-benefit analysis that has to...