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Originally Posted by Psyched
Isn't is intersting that some meds that are now being used as mood stabilizers, such as Lamictal, are standardly categorized as anti-seizures/epileptics? Ever noticed the correlation w/ your epilepsy & your BPD, that the symptoms of both are in many ways similar?
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Psyched,
Yes, I've also found that to be very interesting! Many of the AED's (anti-epileptic drugs) are used to treat depression, anxiety, and bipolar symptoms.
I would assume that the symptoms are similar due to the activity (or inactivity) being in the same areas of the brain.
In my case, part of my left hippocampus (1/3 of it) was removed. This made my amygdala much more active, which is the part of the brain responsible for basic desires - food, sex, emotions. Since my amygdala is now stronger, these basic desires and emotions are much stronger and more diffcult for me to contol. It is a very common side effect for my type of surgery (partial temporal lobectomy).
Thanks for your response ~ I appreciate your best wishes and hugs!
Hope to see you around again. Take care!
Shez
