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02/26/2012 01:38 AM

finally got my lamictal

uplifted

Posts: 285
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Finally got my lamictal!! what a relief.... Smile

Finally feel like myself and function....just be my regular me..Gosh was it hard without it (reminds me of a joke of that old lady who wouldnt stop complaining how thirsty she is, so that guy was getting so annoyed so he decided to give her his own water bottle just so that he can continue read his paper quietly..but that didnt happen...that lady finished the water and then started complaining how thristy she was and how hard was without Laughing

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02/26/2012 02:03 AM Top

Joy75

Posts: 15704
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So glad you got your Lamictal and are feeling more like yourself. This is really good news! Smile

Joy, 37 years old

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Bipolar type 2 and ADD

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

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

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

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02/26/2012 03:46 AM Top
mem4809	I too really benefit from lamictal, I hope it continues to keep working for you!

02/26/2012 07:21 PM Top

geminicat

Posts: 77
Member

Lamictal turned my life around Smile

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02/26/2012 07:53 PM Top
uplifted Posts: 285 Member	Weel, im thinking of increasing my dosage though...gona ask the group their advise.. Previous discussions I participated in: never finding right med Started Support Group Yesterday Hellooo everyone!

02/27/2012 05:24 AM Top

InvisibleMe

Posts: 3203
Senior Member

I tried getting off lamictal and it was absolutely horrid. I got back on it and it made the world of difference. I'm glad you are seeing a difference, too.

~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
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.

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