Posted by Mr.Scott on December 5, 2003, at 17:44:17
In reply to Re: Help! Calling Rapid Cyclers and other Bipolars!, posted by metalflipflop on December 5, 2003, at 9:20:48
Thank You all for posting!
I am currently taking 900mg of Trileptal and 2.5mg of Lexapro. I finally ditched the last 37.5 Effexor this last Tuesday in exchange for a tiny dose of Lexapro. I feel good but not too good, but I think based on your posts it sounds wise to consider Lamictal as Lex will probably poop or cause hypo/cycling. In fact I called my doc and told him I'd like to try it come Monday when I see him.
I also take .5mg of Klonopin daily for residual anxiety and sleep. I have had problems with anxiety since I was 15 years old. I feel uncomfortable taking benzo's unless I absolutely need to. Especially since my substance abuse past is a place I NEVER WANT TO RETURN TO (alcohol and cocaine). Also now that some of you and others have told me that Klonopin 1) may contribute to bipolar depression, and 2) that intradose fluctuating blood levels may worsen rapid cycling. I drink way too much coffee and maybe if I could cut down on some of that I wouldn't need the klonopin with good stabilizers in its place.
Any additional thoughts on the Klonopin in BPII??? I still hold out hope that one day I will be very high functioning. I've ditched the drugs and alcohol, and if I could get this mood disorder together I'd be so grateful.
Thank You for making my utter despair a great deal lighter of a load. It's so important to have a sense of community when these poorly understood disorders can make you feel so isolated at times.
Thank you,
Scott
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