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ToddinPS Posts: 38
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Hey Missblossom, Good to hear from you. I have to say my fairly recent diagnosis of BP2 was a big relief. After having tried just about every antidepressant known to mankind and having experiences ranging from slight relief at best to severe reactions at worst, it was good to know that my diagnosis was incorrect all these 20 some years--and that was with seeing a psychiatrist and a number of different therapists over time. Unbelievable! I'm on Lamictal and, other than experiencing fatigue, haven't had a problem and have had significant improvement. I, too, was concerned about the fatal rash (plus I have the added concern of potential muscle weakness aggravating my muscular dystrophy). However, my pdoc explained that the rash is relatively uncommon and your chances of getting it are lessened if you titrate slowly. Did your doc give you a starter pack? That's a great way to start. Anyhow, I wish you luck with your meds, an in-bumpy road to recovery and peace of mind. I don't know how long you've been a member here but I've found it to be a great place for support, identification with others' experiences, and a place for answers. Be gentle with yourself, Todd Bipolar Type II
Anxiety Disorder
250 mg Lamictal
0.5 - 1 mg Klonapin as needed
Atenolol (beta blocker) as needed
Mindfulness as often as possible
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