Posted by amber_spirit on September 3, 2002, at 12:00:20
In reply to Re: Medication experiences for hypomania/bi-polar II, posted by crepuscular on September 3, 2002, at 11:10:11
Take this with a grain of salt - this is all my
understanding from my own experience and info.Depakote is supposed to be a good anti-manic but
may dampen mood and energy.Lamictal is supposed to have good ad properties
and is somewhat energizingAnti-psychotics can be calming
Personal experience:
The depakote took away what I call the "hysterical"
part of my episode (From what people describe I
think it was a mixed episode and this was the
manic part of it) It decreased the agitation,
crying, and out-of-control feeling. But, it didn't
help with my energy and mood much. Lamictal alone
helped mood but at the same time increased the
agitation, etc. So, taking them together has been
working well. The Seroquel just gives me a calm
feeling and takes away any edge left there at the
end of the day. It also helps me sleep.Amber Spirit
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