I know LamICTal definitely is. If I don't have to switch I don't want to, because LamICTal doesn't really cause me any problems or side effects. There's always a risk that switching could bring more problems. But if LamICTal and Lithium do the same thing, I see no need to be on both of them. They're both mood stabilizers and I'm sitting here, scratching my head, asking why I need them both. Tomorrow I see my psychiatrist and my agenda is:
1. Tell him about the memory issues and how its related to ADD and I need something to help me with these symptoms because they are seriously, detrimentally affecting my life.
2. Why do I need Lithium if I'm on LamICTal. And if I can get off it.
Not being on an anti-depressant is going well so far! I really don't like being on meds any more than anyone else, but if they help I'm willing to take them. If they're unnecessary, then I won't. Thankfully I have insurance that pays for treatment and medication, so I'm not losing money here. But someone else is paying for them for me, and well, I don't want to waste their money either.
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Bipolar Type II with Psychotic Features
PTSD with Dissociative Features
Borderline Personality Disorder
ADD
Social Phobia
Creative Writer and Artist
Genderfluid
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