Posted by polarbear206 on September 24, 2007, at 16:20:11
In reply to Re: Why I hate Lamictal, posted by linkadge on September 24, 2007, at 13:30:46
> 50mg, all in the morning. Almost total insomnia.
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> I'm just about to fall asleep, then *no* I'm awake again.
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> LinkdageLink,
You didn't say when you started it. Did you go from 25 to 50 in a short time? How is it affecting you other than the insomnia? Someone like you who is sensitive to meds needs to go very slowly. I have to take klonopin every now and then to help me sleep. In fact, I took it twice last week because I was up til 1:00 am. Don't throw in the towel so soon. Can you take a benzo with it for now until your body can adjust? Adding a tid bit of Lithium and an AD might be an option for you down the road. I'd really like to know all of your symptoms when you are off of all meds. Your daily routine? Are you able to go out and socialize with friends? Eating habits, mood changes, energy levels, sleep patterns. Do you have interest in hobbies? Just how debilitating is your depression? Frankly, I have wondered how you can concentrate and write your postings. You are well articulated. It would be an extreme effort for me if I wasn't medicated. I would just stare at the screen and wouldn't be able to think clearly let alone have the energy. It would be a big effort.PB
sorry for all the questions. It goes with the job.
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