Katherine - posted on 03/28/2010 ( 29 moms have responded )
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I have a lot of questions for everyone, so I just wanted to preempt with an "I apologize" if these are repeat questions.
I was diagnosed BP 5 years ago. Lately for some reason I have been really struggling. Crying spells, mood swings, anxiety surges...... I was on lamictal and they switched me to tegretol, I am wondering if this is the cause. I have NEVER felt this terrible in my life.
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Katherine - posted on 04/27/2010
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I wonder if I should get back on depakote...
Lei - posted on 04/26/2010
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Katherine, they I was diagnosed with BP 10 years ago and I went through a whole process of mix and match meds until they just finally found the right combo. Currently, I take Zoloft, Depakote, Syraquil, and Abilify as well as Xanxas(sp?) Unfortunately, I past the disorder down to my 14 year old and he was diagnosed a year ago and is completely out of control. I wanted to tell you stay positive they will eventually find the right combo of meds to get you regulated and you'll start to learn how to sense when your cycling and learn to stop them or at least curb them some. It will get better. :)
Katherine - posted on 04/18/2010
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Way south-east almost 3hrs away.
Angie - posted on 04/18/2010
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Oh cool. Thanks! I will have to try there then. I went to Arbor Circle for awhile but it took forever to get in to see the psychiatrist. I ended up getting a job and had to quit the counseling, but now I'm laid off again.
Where is Canton? I suck at Michigan geography.
Katherine - posted on 04/18/2010
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Canton. There are places to help you when you don't have insurance and that is one of them.
Angie - posted on 04/18/2010
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Yay for getting medicaid back!
Where is Lincoln Behavioral?
That would be crazy if we lived around the corner! I'm in Grand Rapids. Where are you?
Katherine - posted on 04/18/2010
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Where in MI? Wouldn't that be funny if you lived around the corner?
Katherine - posted on 04/18/2010
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I got my medicaid back so now I can take lamictal again. Angie, get a hold of Lincoln Behavorial!!!!!!!! They will help you.
Angie - posted on 04/18/2010
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Cool. I live in Michigan too!
Last I knew they hadn't made generics of two of my meds, as they are extended release, but I will see if they've started yet.
Trisha - posted on 04/18/2010
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Katharine, along w/the lamictal I take abilify and xanax (as needed). Did you end up going back?
Katherine - posted on 04/18/2010
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Michigan, most meds, generics, you can get for $4
Angie - posted on 04/18/2010
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Yes. Where do you live?
Katherine - posted on 04/16/2010
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Uh oh, do you live in the states?
Angie - posted on 04/13/2010
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I was on lamictal, effexor, and wellbutrin until I lost my insurance last year. Now I'm on nothing and it sucks.
I'm glad you're feeling better Katherine!
Katherine - posted on 04/12/2010
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Better now :D
Katherine - posted on 04/07/2010
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I am on abilify and paxil too.
Katherine - posted on 04/07/2010
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What else are you guys on?
Trisha - posted on 04/07/2010
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Hi girls. You guys made my day:) I hate mental illness too and I'm sure my husband does. I am on lamictal and fortunately it works. My pms is soooo bad that nothing has helped. I hope it all works out for you.
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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that sucks! i have a friend who has bpd too. i worry about mine too. and i agree. i totally hate mental illness.
Katherine - posted on 03/31/2010
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*sigh* I hate mental illness. I'm BPD too. I worry about my LO's :(
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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lol! yeah you're right. I definitely am too.
Katherine - posted on 03/31/2010
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That's it PMDD!!!! See, can't even think straight. Yeah me too. But I think and know I'm BP.
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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Same here! I hate feeling that way too!
I'm totally convinced that I have pmdd too. Sometimes I wonder if I'm really bipolar or if my hormones are just all out of whack. Probably both.
Katherine - posted on 03/31/2010
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I go bonkers, like nuts cuckoo, looney toons. I hate feeling that way :( Isn't that PPMD, just another thing to add to my repertoire lol
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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Yes! Actually I have pms right now too and I am completely crazy. I find myself going off about things that I don't really care about and wanting to cry about stupid things.
Katherine - posted on 03/31/2010
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Just got back on it, but you know it will take time. The worst is right before my period. Oh my God it's so bad. Have you experienced that?
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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I would go back to lamictal then. That is probably the problem.
Katherine - posted on 03/31/2010
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When I switched.
Angie - posted on 03/31/2010
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Did you feel this way while you were on lamictal and that is why they switched your medication or did you feel this way after you switched?
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