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01/15/2011 11:53 AM
mem4809

My husband caught me laughing and smiling today! That's a good sign. I almost forgot what my laugh sounds like and how it feels to laugh. I hope it continues. Maybe the lamictal is starting to work.
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01/15/2011 02:59 PM  Top
willowwisp
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I remember after I had my breakdown... I was in deep dark depression for months.. almost wanting to give up.. and then one day, about 5 months into it... my therapist said something that made me laugh... and it was a surreal moment... I couldn't even remember laughing.. it has probably been 10 months or more that I hadn't laughed... So, you are right.. it is a glimmer of hope.. hold on to it..
I saw an angel in the marble, and carved until I set her free...

01/15/2011 09:35 PM  Top
Lousie75
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That is awesome Candjdog! Here's to more laughter
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01/15/2011 09:41 PM  Top
Joy75
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Yay, a laugh came out of your mouth. That is great news to hear Janna!! I hope this keeps up for you. Maybe you are right and the Lamictal is working. I have my fingers crossed for you!!
Joy, 37 years old

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300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

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Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

01/16/2011 04:02 AM  Top
InvisibleMe
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Woo hoo! I'm thrilled for you Janna!
~ Christine

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Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.

01/16/2011 10:24 AM  Top
NicoleLynn
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Yea! I am so glad to hear that the laughter has broken through the depression! I hope the Lamictal continues to work for you and you can continue to smile and laugh.
Serenity and Peace
Nicole

Schizoaffective Disorder - Bipolar rapid cycling type
Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Borderline PErsonality Disorder
Self-injury
Alcohol abuse


Current Medications:

Risperdal 3 mg 2x a day
Abilify 15 mg daily
Wellbutrin 300 mg daily
Remeron 15 mg @ bedtime

*Never be ashamed of the scars that life has left you with. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed, you endured the pain and God has healed you.*

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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01/16/2011 10:44 AM  Top
redphoenix
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I am so happy for you! I'm still waiting on the laughter to kick in. I guess it is only a matter of time.
Susan

http://www.bringchange2mind.org/

Bipolar II w/ treatment resistant depression
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Latuda 160 mg
Lamictal 400 mg
Lithium 900 mg
Effexor 300 mg
Wellbutrin 450 mg
Lorazipam 2 mg x 4
Vyvanse 70 mg
Adderall IR 60 mg
Mirtazapine 30 mg
Liothyronine 50 mcg (thyroid)

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.-Dalai Lama

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. -Confucius

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01/16/2011 01:38 PM  Top
mem4809

I hope so--it was fleeting, but it was there. And then I got really depressed after, which made it that much harder to cope with, but I had another brief but good moment today. I hope you find some laughter in your life soon too!

01/16/2011 02:34 PM  Top
dmrob
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I don't know you but I'm happy for you! Hang in there Smile
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