Posted by Horse on May 10, 2016, at 16:33:46
In reply to Re: Better with more Lamictal » Horse, posted by Tabitha on May 10, 2016, at 15:34:28
> > Interesting. My doc upped my lamictal from 200mg to 250mg because I still experience lows (my mood cycles frequently).
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> > Sometimes I wonder about lamictal, I mean how it works or I suppose why, too.
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> I remember when Neurontin was the big new thing. It had few side effects, but unfortunately people eventually learned it didn't really help mood much, either. Maybe Lamictal will go the same way. I think they're both off-label usage right?
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> > Although I am better off than than most times in my life, I'm pessimistic by habit because I have been ill with cyclothymia since my pre teen years, and as I am sure it has been for many of you, I have taken many medications.
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> I hear you. It's a med merry-go-round.
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> > Tabitha, I'm glad your mood is good :)
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> I think it might have been a false dawn. I had a meltdown on Sunday and still feeling very anxious & heavy.
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>I'm sorry to hear that. I had a trigger yesterday that I'm working off. There isn't really a cure for me, just rolling with all the sh*t, and therapy. Awareness is good, but sometimes I witness a mood hamstringing me. I suppose what I do afterwards is what"s artful.
Thumbs up to you, and a high five for good measure. Hang in there.
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