[BrandonSS90]

I have an appoitment with my psychiatrist next week, and I have been experiencing bad symptoms, just.. kinda all of a sudden. My T thinks it's also a lot of anxiety I have, just in general everyday, putting forth to these symptoms.

I'm on Depakote right now, 1000MG a day. And I have lately, just in the past week and half I have been very weak, lethargic, sleepy, off in a daze, anhidonia (not wanting to do things I like to do), wanting to constantly sleep. And I remember last time, he had talked about Lamicto as a next option. Or possibly a low dose of Ritalin... I really honestly, ironically hope he puts me on Ritalin... because I believe it will help me a lot better... and not just that, help me get through the day.

I'm kind of scared to voice my opinion about me taking Ritalin, you know? I don't want to act like I'm a drug-addict seeking buzzes, and hypes. I just want to flat out explain to him that I, myself, personally think it would help me.

But how could I go about doing that? If not going to Ritalin, to try Lamicto.. but I really want to push the Ritalin or some drug like that (I don't know any others o_o).

Eeek, need some advice. Thanks...

[ilovebernie]

I found the best thing to do with my MD was be completely honest. A good MD will hear you out and reason with you about why or why not you should be on a medication. good luck.
ps-lamcital is making my hair fall out!!

[helpless_mommy]

ITA. Just be honest. Do a little research and have reason ready why you think one will be better over the other. Remember ultimitly, the docs know the meds better then we do, if we've never been on them (if we have we know our own side effects). But go armed with knowledge and voice your opinion.
GL
PS. I've been on lamitctal since Sept 07, the only problems i've had are headaches when I change doses. The side effects will be different for each person.