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Originally Posted by newtobipolar
So, I take Lamictal and Wellbutrin. I am still have depression symptoms. I also take 10mg of Lexapro (which I don't think is doing anything).
I tried Abilify before I was diagnosed with BP (I was on SSRIs at the time), and it did nothing for me.
Do you think trying Abilify again (with a mood stabilizer) will help??
I really only ever hear good things about Abilify
Thoughts?
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I also take Lamictal and Wellbutrin but have been on the Wellbutrin for over a decade. I thought I had built a tolerance as I didn't feel it was working as well. I increased it to 450 with no help......I just started taking Modafinil. I feel it has given the boost I was needing. at the moment I'm down to 150 Wellbutrin and weaning off it.. and 400 Lamictal but might cut it back to 200 later if all goes well...I digress...google Modafinil for depression.... STAY on the Lamictal..maybe even increase if you have a history of drug induced mania... I'd lose the Lexapro IMO.... keep it simple if you can. a mood stabilizer, a AD, and a stimulant (tho modafinil isn't actually a stimulant..but close) stay away from sleeping pills and xanax and Kloninpin. trust me...been there.
Do you ever feel like a scientific experiment? I feel like a chemistry project sometimes... but we have to keep trying...best wishes