Posted by ciaolavida on July 16, 2006, at 16:08:58
In reply to Re: lamictal not working? » ciaolavida, posted by SLS on July 16, 2006, at 15:00:25
Scott-
When I'm depressed I can hardly get out of bed. When I'm manic I can't stop moving (my foot literally shakes like crazy if I'm told to sit still.) It's pretty awful, I'm not going to lie! I didn't realize ultradian was so rare, though. I've only been getting treatment the past 6 weeks (when I started on the lamictal). I'm supposed to get back into college in 5 weeks and my psychiatrist is 100% totally and completely convinced that I'll be ready (I think he must be the single most optomistic man to walk to planet) and, depending on my mood, I can either agree or disagree. The point is though, I could never handle school like this. My mood can literally go to the polar opposite in the snap of a finger. I've heard horror stories of people who can't get back to normal for years. Ugh! I can't imagine dealing with this that long. Last night I wanted to go to the hospital because I was feeling suicidal but today I want to go on a road trip so you just never know! Actually a few hours ago I was ready to go to the hospital again. Yea, it's really difficult for me but also takes a huge toll on my mother who has to deal with "don't leave me! LETS GO TO AFRICA! Wait, you don't like me do you? GO AWAY. Why are you talking to me?" All within a few minutes. I can't imagine what it must be like to be her. Okay sorry I'm rambling so I'm gonna just shut up now.
Moral of the story, lamictal isn't doing it. At least not alone, and I don't know what's going to help but I need to figure it out in 4 weeks, 6 days and counting...
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