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sarahtroy Posts: 12155
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Hi kenwood, I noticed this is your first post, so I want to welcome you to MDJ. This is a very encouraging, supportive and informative group. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a private message (PM) to me or any other group leader. It's great to hear that you've come a long way in the past 4 years and had such a great response to Lamictal. I'm sorry to hear that you were without insurance for a short time and couldn't afford Lamictal. It's good that you have been off Lamictal for 3 months and have remained symptom-free. As far as how to interpret the fact that you have remained symptom-free, I recommend that you consult with a board-certified licensed psychiatrist. I am not certain how long Lamictal remains in your system, but it is possible that you may be experiencing it's benefits, or may have until recently. The psychiatrist can also render a second opinion about your diagnosis to put your mind at ease. If the psychiatrist feels you are bipolar, he/she can also provide information about remissions and relapses. I wish you continued good luck and many symptom-free days. Bipolar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia & PTSD; Alcoholic in recovery since 3/21/07.
Aplenzin 522mg; Pristiq 200mg; Lamictal 400mg; Geodon 160mg; Ativan 1mg TID; Deplin 15mg; Xanax PRN; Metoprol 100mg.
• "Don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle happens."
• "My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton
• "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Ian MacLaren (Usually mis-attributed to Plato)
• "And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin
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