Posted by tensor on March 26, 2013, at 15:06:50
In reply to My attempt to discontinue Lamictal = relapse., posted by SLS on March 26, 2013, at 6:58:47
> I attempted to discontinue Lamictal in the hope that my cognition and memory would improve. They did. Unfortunately, I relapsed within a week of discontinuation. I have had to restart Lamictal and will return to a dosage of 200 mg/day. At some point, I might attempt to reduce the dosage to 150 mg/day, but for now, I am looking to reestablish a stable antidepressant response.
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> I am left feeling demoralized and doomed. I am less optimistic about my future. I am too far from remission to return to work, and I am sick and tired of being so ill. I am losing my motivation to fight and push against my depression. It is ridiculous to be on 7 different drugs and not feel more than 50% well. What choice do I have? I have attempted to remove each drug except for the antidepressants (Parnate and nortriptyline). I relapsed with each attempt, demonstrating to me that I need all 7 drugs in order to receive any relief. My dependency on medication is upsetting.
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> - ScottI'm sad to read this. Atleast, you will now know you were not taking it for nothing. I hope you get relief soon, Scott, you are greater than your suffering.
The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering. Ben Okri/tensor
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