I went 15 years after a hospitalization for mania with only a sleep med. Trazodone 50 mg. I believe a big part of my success was due to EXERCISING. It's only been since I've not been regular with exercise, combined with occasional caffeine, and increasing sugar intake, that I've had to get back on meds. (I just might be peri-menopausal as well  ) I just started two weeks ago with 50 mgs of Lamictal taken in two daily doses. (Hope that makes sense) It's working well for me, but it's made me have to increase my trazodone and I still haven't found a dose that works perfect, but this weekend is for experimentation. Any how, good on you for getting away from that lithium!  It is probably the most responsible for me going off 15 years ago. My face was a pizza!!! Keep in mind what UppityWoman says. There are other meds out there, that may not have such icky side effects for you. Everybody different. So keep a watch out for moods swings and if they come, don't despair! And exercise. Even a slow walk around the block is good, but it worked best for me to sweat! This is my first post. Hopefully, I will learn to be less wordy and preachy!! Just love playing that bio-chemical roulette!
Lamotrigine 250 mgs
Trazodone 150 mgs
Tamazepam 15mgs (for dire need) |
