Posted by JeffH on April 8, 2002, at 8:26:43
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL usage for soft Bipolarity(BP2), posted by JohnX2 on April 8, 2002, at 3:25:33
Mondeo,
I haven't posted for awhile, but I must echo JohnX2's advice. I too am Bipolar II, and Lamictal (+ Parnate and fish oil) have only recently made a big difference, possibly the silver bullet, that I have been searching for countless years.
The most substantial attribute for me that it has cleared up the brain fog, the mental lethargy, that has clouded by thinking. It also seems true that is gives a good, if not robust, antidepressant effect. Why not try it as a monotherapy, but add an AD later on if needed?
Lithium worked OK as a mood to level out my infrequent ups and down, but did nothing to lift my confused thinking and depression.
However, I don't know what did the job, because I started the Lamictal, Parnate, and fish oil at the same time. I would like to know, so perhaps starting Lamictal solely would be a good idea. Perhaps it's a moot point; I should be happy with my success.
BTW, I'm not completely out of the dark, as I still experience some anhedonia. I've only been on this combination for a month, going up slowly.
Good luck. Lamictal if definitely worth a try.
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