Thank you again Melissa.. I know we have different things to deal with but I really appreciate your openness. I think it is helping me to see how medication can be of benefit, and how they too are not a quick fix but a matter of trial and error and of course, taken together with professional support & advice. I'm happy that you have found help after your struggles finding the right medications.
For me, I'm feeling quite threadbare at the moment & looking to find for myself my internal locus of energy. I've ignored all my life this part of being and I think have always been one of those people who manages to get by if some external force requires it of me. It's causing a lot of confrontation of issues to finally be in this spot inside that I've always avoided.. mostly cos it's hollow and dark. While I don't want to avoid it, I wonder if something (meds) can help walk me through this period. Anyway, I know we have different things, but thank you anyway for listening to mine for a bit. I wish you well on your recovery journey.
[quote=melissa.recovering;2141118]I have had quite the struggle with finding medications that work for me...simply because some would trigger a manic episode, and some made me feel worse. Some did nothing at all. I was fortunate, after a couple of years, to find a combo that worked well. I currently take Zoloft (200mg), Seroquel XR (350mg), Tegretol (400mg) and Lamictal (175mg).
The Seroquel has helped with my anxiety issues. It also provides me with a great night's sleep.
And, because it is an anti-psychotic, it prevents any psychotic symptoms (usually they only happen with mania).
Tegretol is a mood stabilizer...doesn't help me much but it helps me with my epilepsy A LOT. (Yes, it stops seizures too! :P)
The Zoloft is an anti-depressant, helped a bit for a while. But I only started feeling GOOD when we added Lamictal and increased the dosage. So really, I am most thankful for that Lamictal.
Wow...sorry for that long description of my medication! I also take Fish Oil supplements, they have been proven in several studies to help with mood/depression.
Remember that if you DO go the path of medications, especially anti-depressants, they can take quite a few weeks to start working. So patience is key. Once again, sorry for that rant. xD I hope you are feeling better soon.
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