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Old Mar 20, 2022, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gary290 View Post
Brief Introduction:

Hi, my name is Gary and I’m new to this thread. My dx is Bipolar I, depressive type and I’m prescribed lamictal & cymbalta, and trazodone.

My symptoms are reasonably managed most of the time and I go to a community mental health clinic to see a psychiatrist and counselor.

Dealing with bereavement and grief d/t the loss of our son 3 years ago. He was 37. My wife and I are just starting to come out of the fog.

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Welcome to the Bipolar forum, Gary! Thank you for joining us. I'm glad to read that your bipolar disorder is reasonably managed and you have a mental healthcare team.

Grief is an awful challenge in life, especially when you lose someone way too young. I'm sorry you did, too.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1

Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg

I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.
Thanks for this!
*Beth*, gary290