Posted by sheilac on October 17, 2012, at 14:53:26
I take the following:
300mg Lith (150am & pm)
300mg Trileptal (150mg am & pm)
1-2mg Klonopin (pm)Since adding the low dose lithium I have been much calmer and easier to get along with. People seem to like me better on low dose lith and I am able to let things roll off and just be cool.
HOWEVER, I have noticed that my enthusiasm, creativity and drive have come to a complete stop. This is a problem because I am a creative person and the art work I do requires a certain level of drive, enthusiasm and obviously, creativity.
Since starting the Lith, I could care less about doing anything.
My doc gave me 5mg Ritalin because she things I have ADD or ADHD, but I don't notice anything with the Ritalin/Lithium combo. I think the Lithium kills the Ritalin. Or maybe I need more Riatalin.
So - how do I get my mojo back? Drop down to 150mg of Lith a day? Stay on the same level of Lith, but up the Ritalin?
Used to take Adderall and it seemed stronger than Ritalin, but it also made me a little obsessive.
Being level is good, but being a couch potato is bad.
Not sure what to do, but my energy, drive and enthusiasm are suffering, as well as my art.
Any suggestions?
poster:sheilac
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