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Old Apr 02, 2015, 10:47 PM
Nardella Nardella is offline
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Member Since: Apr 2015
Location: Montreal
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So here is my situation, I'm taking the following:
40mg Latuda
150 mg lamotrigine
40mg nexium
I was on venlafaxine as well but am in the process of being weaned off of it.

In the past I have taken paxil, respiredol, seroquel and at least one other anti depressant.

I'm a 330 pound 26 year old male. Diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, Bipolar NOS with rapid cycling and atypical depression.

For my entire life on all medications I have had issues with suicidal ideation.

Right now the venlafaxine is being removed because it seemed to be ineffective, at 300mg I still at times of high stress had severe depression.

Since a while after I began the reduction I have noticed three things, my aspergers symptoms seem to be more intense, my libido exists and I have less control over my spending habits. Do any of you suspect that these things are related to the gradual removal of the venlafaxine?

The next step in the plan my doctor and I have is to gradually remove the lamotrigine as I doubt it is having any effect.

Right now my big problems in order of severity and priority are as follows:
Suicidal Ideation
Decreased control over spending
Depression
Increased sleep (I sleep about 12 hours a day)
Increased severity of aspergers symptoms
My obesity

I am unconcerned about reduced libido, I've gone much of my life on medication that reduces or eliminates that I've found other adult ways to satisfy myself and my partners. I'm at the point where a libido is an inconvenience more than anything.

Do any of you have ideas on medications or other treatments that I could look into with my doctor to improve my situation?