Posted by SLS on July 23, 2016, at 11:00:27
In reply to Re: lithium » SLS, posted by porkpiehat on July 23, 2016, at 9:09:43
I forgot to ask you more about why you were diagnosed as having hypomania. It is possible that you were simply agitated by Lamictal rather than your being in a mixed-state state hypomania. The reason differenting the two is important is that you might not need higher dosages of lithium as I suggested. You might do very well at 300 mg/day for the depressive symptoms of unipolar depression. Many clinical researchers seem to like the lamotrigine + lithium combination for bipolar depression.
If depression persists with your current treatment regime, you can try adding Wellbutrin, perhaps at low dosages. Wellbutrin shouldn't blunt your emotions, and can help with mood and energy. Some people do experience agitation, anxiety, and anger with Wellbutrin, though. Low-dose buspirone might also be helpful. Besides acting as an augmenter in treating bipolar depression, it can also reduce anxiety and perhaps agitation as well.
Good luck.
:-)
- Scott
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