[spoiltmom]

I was started on Lamictal and diagnosed as bipolar type 2 6 weeks ago. Before the Lamictal I was in a bit of a rut. Not keeping up with housework, not doing much at all really. I was still cooking and caring for my kids but only doing what I had to outside of that.

About 2 weeks ago that all changed. I'm now happy, energetic, motivated. My house is clean, I've gone room by room and cleaned them out. I'm keeping up with the laundry, you can see my laundry room floor and its spotless. Anyway I'm not manic or hypo manic I just feel good.

Today I told my husband that I hope the Lamictal is causing this and I hope it continues. He said he hoped so to because I had just given up before and he was about ready to give up also

He had to leave right after that so I didn't get a chance to ask him what he meant. I've been feeling good and grateful to be feeling so good. Now I feel like this disorder is ruining my life.

What happens when I hit a slump again? Is he going to get tired of it? We've been married 15 years and have 3 kids. I've been like this the whole time.

Is he just venting or he is fed up? I can't snap out of it or stop it. I've tried

Before this discussion he gave me some money he was saving to pay off my car. I didn't even know he had that much saved up. If he was tired of me why the heck would he give me all that money?

[wildflowerchild25]

obviously you have to talk to your husband if it's bothering you so much. if you don't think you can talk to him alone, maybe he can come to a counseling session with you - your own therapist if you have one or maybe find a couples' counselor. but you won't feel better unless he'll discuss it with you. otherwise you'll spend your time assuming what he meant when maybe all he meant was he was starting to get discouraged that you'd ever feel better - which is a reasonable response to the situation.

also, sometimes people just say things that they don't know will come off a certain way. and definitely don't let this one comment undo the progress you've made :-) you WILL get better, it just takes time and work.

[BlueInanna]

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

also, sometimes people just say things that they don't know will come off a certain way. and definitely don't let this one comment undo the progress you've made :-) you WILL get better, it just takes time and work.

I agree with this ^ ... I think him giving you the money to pay off car shows he's still committed to you. And so happy for you that these meds are helping ouy so well.

[ultramar]

Originally Posted by spoiltmom

I was started on Lamictal and diagnosed as bipolar type 2 6 weeks ago. Before the Lamictal I was in a bit of a rut. Not keeping up with housework, not doing much at all really. I was still cooking and caring for my kids but only doing what I had to outside of that.

About 2 weeks ago that all changed. I'm now happy, energetic, motivated. My house is clean, I've gone room by room and cleaned them out. I'm keeping up with the laundry, you can see my laundry room floor and its spotless. Anyway I'm not manic or hypo manic I just feel good.

Today I told my husband that I hope the Lamictal is causing this and I hope it continues. He said he hoped so to because I had just given up before and he was about ready to give up also

He had to leave right after that so I didn't get a chance to ask him what he meant. I've been feeling good and grateful to be feeling so good. Now I feel like this disorder is ruining my life.

What happens when I hit a slump again? Is he going to get tired of it? We've been married 15 years and have 3 kids. I've been like this the whole time.

Is he just venting or he is fed up? I can't snap out of it or stop it. I've tried

Before this discussion he gave me some money he was saving to pay off my car. I didn't even know he had that much saved up. If he was tired of me why the heck would he give me all that money?

Maybe now that you're feeling better would be a good time to talk to him about this. About how you feel when you're depressed (sounds like you had been before?). And maybe talk about how he might be able to help and support you if and when you get down again. Good luck.

[punkypunky]

Try not to obsess over one sentence he said in passing...

He felt like giving up but hasn't. Don't you sometimes feel like giving up, too? Being honest about feelings is a GOOD thing. Being open and honest with each other will help you guys.

[Kristiemarie]

Punkypunky- "He felt like giving up but hasn't."

This is the best thing I've read all day. We all feel like doing things but our thoughts aren't what count. Our actions do. He might be frustrated but he has not given up on you.

Don't give up on yourself. 6 weeks is barely any time to stabilize and you might go up and down a few more times before you find your sweet spot. Or maybe you're right and this is it for you (I do hope so!). I felt great on 50mg but that fell off quite quickly. I had trouble with each dose uping. I'd start a higher dose and either feel great and have it taper off or feel terrible and then start feeling better, if that makes any sense at all. I'm just starting to feel stable after 2 months of lamictal.

Let your husband know that you are trying to get right and you need his support more than ever now. Use this as an opportunity to be honest with each other and truly live your wedding vows - for better or worse, in sickness and in health.

Good luck!