Posted by polarbear206 on January 30, 2003, at 17:28:08
In reply to Re: atypical depression and Lamictal » polarbear206, posted by Maximus on January 30, 2003, at 9:42:26
> > Just want you to know that I ALWAYS read your posts. Thanks for your expert knowledge. You have been very helpful to everyone!!
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> Thank you Polarbear206 :-)
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> > How much lamictal are you on now? I hope I sail through the change of season coming up. March has always been a difficult month for me. This is when the anxiety sets in with mixed states. I have NO side effects with lamictal. See my pdoc early feb. I'm ready to go up to 300mg.
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> I'm taking 300 mg of Lamictal. This is my personal *sweet spot*. Lamictal has completely taken away my seasonal disorder. You should not fear. Anxiety is an insiduous trigger. Nevertheless, if you experiment anxiety spells (residual symptoms) you might consider to add temporary a mild benzo such as Xanax.
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> Good luck!
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> Max.
Max,I'll keep you posted with my future lamictal increases and hope the anxiety stays at bay this March. I took klonopin years ago before I got a true diagnosis. It worked great for anxiety.
Have you heard anything about the use of Zantac for weight loss from longterm AD induced weight gain? I saw a news segment on TV about this. The study done resulted in an average of a 25 lb weight loss over a period of a year for a high percentage who participated in the study.
Thanks, Laura.
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