Posted by pork chop on December 3, 2002, at 9:39:47
In reply to Re: Is there ever a normal after BP - fluffy, posted by Mr Cushing on December 2, 2002, at 19:38:06
The discontinuation symptoms I had are gone today-- completely. I definitely came off the Lexapro too quickly.
I was also having rapid cycling, and I'm still not totally stable yet, but being off the Lexapro (almost) has helped alot already. I'm still new to my BP diagnosis, but I'm getting better at recognizing my behavior patterns. I tend to get extremely impulsive, reckless, and irritated by everyone. I can't stand being touched. Then I'll be flying and love everyone. My moods go from changing several times a day, to several times a month.
My pdoc gave me Xanax to help with the transition from Lexapro to Lamictal, but that makes me fall asleep, so I've only taken that once. Does anyone know when I'll start to feel the effects of Lamictal? When did you all notice the benefits of Depakote?
I've been struggling with weight for a few years and I totally agree that it's hard to be happy when your 40 lbs overweight, as in my case. But recently took up pilates and cut way back on drinking (that's gonna be a bummer with the holidays and my birthday coming up), so hopefully I'll see some improvement soon.
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