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Bipolar II Forums › Positive-Only Discussions › Best month since started treatment 2 years ago :)
01/27/2011 03:51 PM
mem5462
When I started treatment two years ago I was a shaking mess. After 6 months I started feeling better.

It was not until I realized I was hyper emotional from mania from the increase in anti-depressants that really did help me not have anxiety and helped me to feel confident for the first time in my life.

No one said it would be easy, 6 months ago I started Lamictal and in that time it did make me see the mania decrease.

I was scared to have to come off Lamictal due to the rash, I am keeping really close notes on my log so I can stay on top of using my therapy tools.

In looking at my log I realized how much better I am doing. My older logs have these red wavy lines every month where I was cycling. Now I am staying in the middle.
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01/27/2011 04:03 PM  Top
mem4809
That's great! I hope this stability keeps lasting a long time.

01/28/2011 09:28 AM  Top
InvisibleMe
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So cool! It's really helpful for me to log my moods as well and I learn so much about myself when I do that. Sounds like you're doing very well. Congratulations!
~ 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.

01/28/2011 04:31 PM  Top
Joy75
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Very happy for you. This is great news and I hope it keeps up for you. It's very good to keep track of your moods, it tells you a lot about yourself. Continue doing this and keep up the great work that you are doing!!
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

02/12/2011 06:07 PM  Top
allthatglitters
allthatglitters
 
Posts: 371
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That's so great! I've been stable too and it's amazing. I feel like I can plan a future.
Erin, age 20, American
Bipolar II, generalized anxiety, recovering alcoholic
Lamictal, 250 mg

"You live the life you're given with the storms outside, some days all I do is watch the sky."

02/13/2011 07:13 AM  Top
13pieces
13pieces
 
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That's so awesome, I'm really happy for you! Thank you for sharing. It gives me hope.
‎"The moment you become embarrassed of who you are, you lose yourself."
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