Posted by SLS on October 29, 2006, at 18:37:26
In reply to Re: Low dose Lamictal...need something else. » SLS, posted by theo on October 29, 2006, at 15:29:42
> How have you been?
Pretty crummy. Things have not been going my way, but I'm still kicking.
> How's the Abilify working.
I think it still helps take the edge off of the suicidal ideation and catastrophic anxiety. It probably isn't as effective as Zyprexa in this regard, but it has been sufficient.
> That seemed to be the only thing that got me off my butt and doing things, but I kept obssessing about tardive dyskensia and stopped it.
Abilify doesn't seem to bind to the dopamine receptors located in those regions of the brain responsible for movement and TD.
> Now, I'm wondering, do I start an SSRI, Lamictal, Abilify or Emsam, ain't mental illness grand!What are your primary symptoms? What have you responded to in the past? What was your response to Wellbutrin? Wellbutrin + Lamictal can be a very energizing combination.
> I'm the worst at starting something only to think something else may work better and switching!
I can totally relate.
- Scott
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