Posted by fluffy on April 30, 2003, at 16:36:05
In reply to Re: good to see you again Krysti!! » fluffy, posted by Krysti on April 28, 2003, at 19:15:24
Hi again Krysti--
This has turned into a correspondence thread. Hope nobody minds terribly.
Let's see...
So far, so good with the Lamictal. Since I'm bipolar II, it seems to be the only drug I'm needing right now. I've had trouble with sleeping, anxiety and hypomania at first with this stuff, but I seem to be getting more consistent with time. I hope it's all I need, for simplicity's sake. At least I know I can have a workhorse for my coctail.If I look at myself now and think how I felt in the midst of the most devistating depression I've ever had...I'd think, WOW! I managed to keep my job, I've been teaching art appreciation on the side as an adjunct professor, and I now have a GREAT boyfriend who has been EXTREMELY understanding of my swings and medication trials. Strangely enough, his mom is bipolar I, so he knows ALL about it. I'm starting to be interested in my own artwork again, and I'm not distracted with EVERYTHING else when I'm working. (working when manic is not very productive, even though you FEEL productive.) Now I'm seeing how I have concentration again, and I'm not sleeping on the couch in front of the TV. All in all, I'm feeling happy and normal. Isn't it nice?
I just hope it sticks for a little while. I need to have a good run of it. My self esteem has been so low.
Maybe we should chat on psycho-social babble sometime.
Hope you stay well for a long time, Krysti! I'm cheering for you!
Katy
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