I just posted that lamictal did nothing for me
Now on low dose lithium (300 mg) and very very small dose of Paxil. Just started. Don't laugh...only 2.5 mg of Paxil...higher doses and I just sleep the day away but when awake more, worsening anxiety. Am very medication sensitive and will see in a couple if I can titrate higher. Now after one week on the very low dose Paxil, I feel a bit uplifted.
May be the combination of lithium and paxil...without the lithium I might start cleaning, what I do when anxious. May be I am bipolar in training...the psych said she sees just a wee bit of bipolar. Like with any disease--diabetes, cancer, heart disease--there are different grades of disease from mild to very severe.
Anna
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Originally Posted by pirilin
Since I've been on lithium, I've realized that lamotrigine didn't do a damn thing for me.
I was manic @ 200mg, and when I fell in the deep dark black hole, didn't do a damn thing to get me out.
I begged my shrink to up it to 400mg and he refused. Adderall was all he gave me. I still have it. Time for a new shrink.
Now this new lady shrinkette is strong. Very. As much as me or more.
"Forget Lamotrigine piri. Lithium is the med for you all with bipolar."
"Yes ma'am but is dangerous." "You're More dangerous being manic or depressed".
"Thanks ma'am, will do." The trouble I could have avoided if I started it sooner is unimaginable.
Hey, it works for millions. I was on it for four years thinking I was alright.
Good luck. Check if you see a mesurable change in your behavior.
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