Posted by catmint on January 14, 2005, at 14:38:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal dose range? poop-out? » ace, posted by banga on January 13, 2005, at 9:29:24
Hello All,
Please read. I need some advice or just someone to listen and some support.
I take 100 mg. twice a day which I have gradually increased over 2 years ago.
This past summer I had a manic episode due to some cocaine that my wonderful(sarcastic)friend brought around. I can't say that is exactly what triggered it; I had started smoking pot months before that for what reason I don't know. I was in art school at the time and I guess I felt that I needed to reach some kind of high in order to tap into my creativity. It was b*llshit, I became really messed up. We increased the Lamictal to 300 mg. and it was way to much. I'm back to 200. I am really depressed, edgy and irritable, and sad.Lately I have been getting in some really wierd states. I get delusional and have a thought disorder. My thoughts are consantly racing. I'm having headaches and insomnia. When I get triggered by a fight with my boyfriend, I have these really long, gut wretching crying spells and suicidal ideation. And I'm always irritable and sad.
The Lamictal doesn't work any more.
I'm pissed because I thought it was the answer to my depression. Of course I know there is a lot more I can do, like exersise.I've tried every med and combination.
I'm thinking of adding Depakote. I know it will raise Lamictal levels, so I will take less. Depakote was the only med that helped with my constant irritabiliy.
Thanks for reading. I have been on this board for 3 years and I love all of you.
Amy
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