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Originally Posted by UpDownAround
They have a step up protocol for lamotrigine (lamictal) to keep you from getting the rash.
At my first diagnosis about 23 years ago, I went alone and the pdoc asked permission to phone interview my wife. I think that is helpful because we BP II people often don't recognize our hypomania as anything more than "better after being depressed".
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Hi there UpDownAround. Interestingly enough (or not? I suppose our experiences are similar in what I'm about to say), you nailed it with being able to recognize our hypomania. I've only ever felt "truly manic" when my life was in danger through reckless, adrenaline based, driving. Beyond that, you'd be right in that I only ever felt "better" after being depressed, which doesn't happen too much anymore. I've all but given up on trying out my new impossible ideas after recognizing for some time now that for each new impossible idea I always burn out, fail, and feel miserable afterward (and around I went for a long time, even before I thought I had a problem over a year and a half ago).
Speaking of Lamotrigine, my pdoc started me off at 25 mg. I haven't looked it up yet (I probably should), but can you tell me if this is a low or high starting dose? What dose would be considered "WOAH DUDE, that's really high!"? Thanks for your thoughts on that
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Diagnosed as having Bipolar II on 25 Oct 2017
Taking: Risperidone 1 mg, Lamotrigine 25 mg
Riding on the bipolarcoaster since 1983