I know exactly what you're talking about as far as the quieting the inner voice. That's always my first sign that I'm losing my grip. Sometimes it gets so loud and it takes soooo much energy to quiet...
That's a good tip! Thanks. I am the same way. I'm trying to go into this with the attitude that I am going to be in control, as much as possible, of my meds and my body. I usually just do what the...
I was on Lamictal with Lithium for a while. Of all the bipolar meds, this combo seemed to work well for me. The only side effects I had experienced were a strong metallic smell and taste and diarhea....
I have found that Wellbutrin has been the best match for me. I was on it for two years before I was diagnosed bipolar. I liked it a lot. I didn't have any weight gain and it was kind of my morning...
I also enjoy doing artsy things. I like to put together scrapbook frames. I made one for my mother and mother-in-law for Mother's Day this year. I'm getting ready to do a frame for my son's baseball...
Thank you all for your support. This is a new psychatrist, and I do plan on having him pull my old files to see what I've already tried. I had also thought about starting out on the lowest possible...
I am a 28 year old mother of two. I was diagnosed with Bipolar approximately four years ago. I am currently not on meds and struggling. Let me tell you a little background info: I had my son when I...