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Feb 04, 2016, 12:05 PM
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Hello,
I've and on regiment of Latuda and Lamictal for about five months now... The combo of meds have been great thus far but I've noticed the feeling of being down. I feel calm (which is great,) but less motivation.. Or PEP!! It's frustrating because while I know I need to be on these meds I can't help the possible side effects? I miss my old self sometimes... LOL Thanks for listening 
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Feb 04, 2016, 12:21 PM
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Yes. You're right. Combatting side effects is a drag.
Sometimes for motivation I listen to Louise Hay. I have her DVDs but I think she's on YouTube too. Eat beans and other lean protein for pep. Avoid sugar and wheat.
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Feb 04, 2016, 06:20 PM
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I do feel there is an in between. I'm on abilify shot right now and I'm stable but on a higher end mood wise with good motivation and no "blah feeling"
Are your doses high? Also check your vitamin levels cause that can push me to no motivation (iron especially) Good luck! 
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:36 PM
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Ah, yeah, me too. Lithium is a drag.
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Apr 30, 2016, 08:49 PM
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Treat every day as your last day stable (don't think, or rather believe, depression will hit or you might get manic; don't really believe it, but you probably won't, as you're stable).
Longer periods of stability get increasingly worse for me. Maybe assume it's the same for you (it might be). And realise your next depression will be more severe, guilt-ridden, if you don't use every opportunity now to make up for lost time.
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