Posted by CA 2 NJ on November 5, 2006, at 13:38:21
In reply to Re: In Dire Need of Help! Feel Like I'm Going Nuts » CA 2 NJ, posted by Racer on November 5, 2006, at 13:10:45
> My guess is that, while the Wellbutrin may be part of the agitation, a bigger issue is the lack of meaningful mood stabilization. 75mg of Lamictal isn't considered within the therapeutic range for mood stabilization. If you can't raise it to therapeutic levels, maybe a better idea is to swap it for a more effective mood stabilizer.
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> I agree with Maddie, about calling your doctor and asking to be seen ASAP. What you're describing is not OK, there's some med in there that isn't wanting to be your friend. The sooner you get to your doctor, the sooner that can be addressed -- and the sooner you can get to feeling better.
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> And Maddie's also right that you're not nuts. You don't look at all like a cashew, nor even an acorn. ;-) You're just sounding like someone who's having a reaction to medication changes, and probably feels pretty wretched because of it. I've experienced it myself, and I'll bet half the people here have had similar experiences. (In fact, one of my worst was on a combination of Zoloft, Lamictal, and Xanax. If you've been on that combination for a while, it's probably not that, but just in case that's a newer combo for you, it might be how all the drugs you're taking are interacting, not one specific drug.)
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> Good luck, and I hope you'll let us know what happens.
Thanks so much for your kind reply. I appreciate it! :)As for upping my Lamictal, that always seems to bring on agitation, irritability, impatience, and just plain anxiety! I have tried before and to be honest my Psychiatrist thinks I am taking 100mg right now.
She's all about the higher the dose, the better but I am medication sensitive and usually require less than the average person. Especially with psychiatric meds. I've been this way since day 1 (and I have been trying medications for about 13 years now).
I am wondering if maybe I should just cut out the antidepressants completely and just stay on mood stabilizers, Xanax and the Lunesta? I am Bi-Polar and am not sure if this is what's causing the problem.
One big concern for me is weight gain. And it isn't a vanity issue. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery almost 1 year ago and since being diagnosed as Bipolar in January of this year, I have been struggling like crazy to lose or even maintain my weight. Not to mention my sanity! Or so it seems anyway.
I am game in trying anything that may be of help as I know there's a lot of trial and error involved in medication, but I really don't wanna start packing on the pounds since My Family and I have spent so much money, time, effort, etc. in my weight loss.
I just don't know what to do and am starting to feel hopeless. Man is this depressing! And it always seems like these issues come to a head on the weekend or after business hours so I have no access to professional help. It's maddening!
Again I thank you for your help as I am very grateful. It always makes me feel good when someone reaches out to another to lend a hand. :)
Take good care and God Bless!
Hugs,
Michelle
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