Posted by BobS. on September 22, 2002, at 19:59:59
In reply to Re: Lamictal Trial » colin wallace, posted by Ron Hill on September 21, 2002, at 0:35:09
Ron,
I have noticed a similar phenomenon with alcohol, but have not been dx bipolar of any kind, nor am I taking lamictal. I would really appreciate your complete diagnosis and current medication(s). Also, how was your diagnosis arrived at. My diagnosis is panic with some mild OCD. My medication is Xanax after years of fiddling with SSRIs with all their adverse effects. A pdoc back in the past told me that I "may" be a "mild" bipolar and wanted to try valproate. I refused.
Regards,
BobS.> > Went out for a meal and a drink last night, and cycled 20 miles or so off road today, both of which would have been way beyond me a month ago.
> > (booze with lamictal gave me legs like a new-born calf though-gonna avoid that for a while).
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> Hi Colin,
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> Here is a question for you. And in answering it, I want you to be as honest with yourself as possible.
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> Have you ever observed a correlation between drinking alcohol and the onset of mild (or moderate) depression the following day or two subsequent to the consumption?
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> As we have talked before, you and I have very similar reactions to medications and our dx's are perhaps the same, or at least similar (Bipolar II). For me, I loved the "3 Beer Effect" which included a quicker wit, an enhanced feeling of well being, a greater self confidence, and a heightened clarity of thought, to mention a few. However, when I began to chart my moods, it became clear that alcohol consumption induces a mild to moderate depression in me the following few days. As much as I loved having a few beers with friends or family, I no longer do so because I know it will induce some depression. It's just like clockwork. Just an FYI, for what it’s worth.
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> It’s very good to hear from you again, Colin. Glad to see you're having good initial results with Lamictal. Hope it continues.
>
> -- Ron
>
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