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October 17, 2010 - 3:52 pm
For the last several days, I have noticed that I've actually been feeling normal. Maybe my mood stabilizer is finally starting to kick in? My mind has been clear and quiet and I can string together thoughts that actually make sense, thoughts that don't "get lost" b/c of my lack of focus. My thoughts don't jump around as much anymore. My memory is a little better, although there still seems to be many things that I forget. I think the meds might be to blame for that. Before I thought maybe I just wasn't paying attention and that's why I forgot things b/c I never really got them in the 1st place. But, I am paying attention and still forget. I still can't focus well on more than 1 thing at a time and get really irritated when I'm trying to read or do something else and my husband asks me questions or something, but focusing on one thing is progress. :-)
For the last several days, I have noticed that I've actually been feeling normal. Maybe my mood stabilizer is finally starting to kick in? My mind has been clear and quiet and I can string together thoughts that actually make sense, thoughts that don't "get lost" b/c of my lack of focus. My thoughts don't jump around as much anymore. My memory is a little better, although there still seems to be many things that I forget. I think the meds might be to blame for that. Before I thought maybe I just wasn't paying attention and that's why I forgot things b/c I never really got them in the 1st place. But, I am paying attention and still forget. I still can't focus well on more than 1 thing at a time and get really irritated when I'm trying to read or do something else and my husband asks me questions or something, but focusing on one thing is progress. :-)
October 17, 2010 - 5:25 pm
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YAAAYy jd,
That's awesome! Do you think the lamotrigine has anything to do w/it? I can't tell if its working...I'm on a very low dose still though.
I hope this peace lasts w/you for a long while = )
lyman
That's awesome! Do you think the lamotrigine has anything to do w/it? I can't tell if its working...I'm on a very low dose still though.
I hope this peace lasts w/you for a long while = )
lyman
YAAAYy jd,
That's awesome! Do you think the lamotrigine has anything to do w/it? I can't tell if its working...I'm on a very low dose still though.
I hope this peace lasts w/you for a long while = )
lyman
That's awesome! Do you think the lamotrigine has anything to do w/it? I can't tell if its working...I'm on a very low dose still though.
I hope this peace lasts w/you for a long while = )
lyman
October 18, 2010 - 9:44 am
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I think the lamotrigine probably has something to do with it. I've been taking 200 mg since Oct. 6. My pdoc thinks I'll eventually be on 400 mg. I'm planning on going with the lowest dose that works. I have noticed that I've been dreaming more, or rather remembering my dreams more. I also seem to wake up at the "end" of a dream. Don't know if that is related to the lamotrigine. Does that sound familiar to you?
I think the lamotrigine probably has something to do with it. I've been taking 200 mg since Oct. 6. My pdoc thinks I'll eventually be on 400 mg. I'm planning on going with the lowest dose that works. I have noticed that I've been dreaming more, or rather remembering my dreams more. I also seem to wake up at the "end" of a dream. Don't know if that is related to the lamotrigine. Does that sound familiar to you?
October 23, 2010 - 8:16 am
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Lamotrigine (lamictal) is a life saver, i take the lamictal odt, disolving tablets cause i cant take pills, but yea i have felt a great improvement since i have gotten them in my system and got my dose increased, 200 worked for a while, then had to increaase it again, im up to 400 a day. I also have been prescribed buspar for anxiety. But I havent started taking it yet, because i want to research it, for pros and cons, alot of people say its a sugar pill, im not wasting my time on a fake drug. I like to always see if you gain weight on these pills because i dont want to do that.
But I have felt a great relief since the lamictal, I am so glad I finally got something that works, we been trial and error for months, and found this in july i think.
I still have days when im depressed and days when im so hyper and irritated i cant stand it, but for the most part I feel alot better.
But I have felt a great relief since the lamictal, I am so glad I finally got something that works, we been trial and error for months, and found this in july i think.
I still have days when im depressed and days when im so hyper and irritated i cant stand it, but for the most part I feel alot better.
Lamotrigine (lamictal) is a life saver, i take the lamictal odt, disolving tablets cause i cant take pills, but yea i have felt a great improvement since i have gotten them in my system and got my dose increased, 200 worked for a while, then had to increaase it again, im up to 400 a day. I also have been prescribed buspar for anxiety. But I havent started taking it yet, because i want to research it, for pros and cons, alot of people say its a sugar pill, im not wasting my time on a fake drug. I like to always see if you gain weight on these pills because i dont want to do that.
But I have felt a great relief since the lamictal, I am so glad I finally got something that works, we been trial and error for months, and found this in july i think.
I still have days when im depressed and days when im so hyper and irritated i cant stand it, but for the most part I feel alot better.
But I have felt a great relief since the lamictal, I am so glad I finally got something that works, we been trial and error for months, and found this in july i think.
I still have days when im depressed and days when im so hyper and irritated i cant stand it, but for the most part I feel alot better.
December 9, 2010 - 1:02 am
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Does anyone do this? Have nightmares alot? Wake up and then go right back into the dream and finish it?
Does anyone do this? Have nightmares alot? Wake up and then go right back into the dream and finish it?
February 19, 2011 - 5:31 pm
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Jen I am so HAPPY for you!!
~~~~ Be kind and caring to each person, as we are all fighting some type of battle inside.~~~~
Jen I am so HAPPY for you!!
~~~~ Be kind and caring to each person, as we are all fighting some type of battle inside.~~~~
February 19, 2011 - 10:11 pm
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@moonpie1288
I wake up from terrifying dreams quite regularly, though I usually don't fall back asleep.
I sometimes am half-awake, half-asleep when I'm lying in bed, as I can form conscious thoughts and am aware of the fact that I'm asleep (when this happens I wake up feeling tired). Then I rise in the morning in doubt as to whether I was asleep at all.
This past week I have had the peculiar experience of my dreams continuing for several minutes after I wake up, as odd as that sounds.
Rarely I sleepwalk, which is why I am Somnambulist. This happened more when I was younger, though I probably don't recall most of the times this happened (it's usually other people telling me). I'm pretty sure I left my apartment almost naked while sleepwalking once, as I had locked the front door before going to sleep, and later discovered that it was unlocked in the morning after waking up in a standing position. I don't think this has really happened to me for years. I can only really think of about 4 incidents where I was sleepwalking, 2 of which I discovered because I woke up from sleepwalking (once I woke up while taking a 2 am shower). Sorry for being off-topic!
I wake up from terrifying dreams quite regularly, though I usually don't fall back asleep.
I sometimes am half-awake, half-asleep when I'm lying in bed, as I can form conscious thoughts and am aware of the fact that I'm asleep (when this happens I wake up feeling tired). Then I rise in the morning in doubt as to whether I was asleep at all.
This past week I have had the peculiar experience of my dreams continuing for several minutes after I wake up, as odd as that sounds.
Rarely I sleepwalk, which is why I am Somnambulist. This happened more when I was younger, though I probably don't recall most of the times this happened (it's usually other people telling me). I'm pretty sure I left my apartment almost naked while sleepwalking once, as I had locked the front door before going to sleep, and later discovered that it was unlocked in the morning after waking up in a standing position. I don't think this has really happened to me for years. I can only really think of about 4 incidents where I was sleepwalking, 2 of which I discovered because I woke up from sleepwalking (once I woke up while taking a 2 am shower). Sorry for being off-topic!
"And you don't know how you became what you are in the Republic of Doubt." - D. Brooks & G. Verdecchia
@moonpie1288
I wake up from terrifying dreams quite regularly, though I usually don't fall back asleep.
I sometimes am half-awake, half-asleep when I'm lying in bed, as I can form conscious thoughts and am aware of the fact that I'm asleep (when this happens I wake up feeling tired). Then I rise in the morning in doubt as to whether I was asleep at all.
This past week I have had the peculiar experience of my dreams continuing for several minutes after I wake up, as odd as that sounds.
Rarely I sleepwalk, which is why I am Somnambulist. This happened more when I was younger, though I probably don't recall most of the times this happened (it's usually other people telling me). I'm pretty sure I left my apartment almost naked while sleepwalking once, as I had locked the front door before going to sleep, and later discovered that it was unlocked in the morning after waking up in a standing position. I don't think this has really happened to me for years. I can only really think of about 4 incidents where I was sleepwalking, 2 of which I discovered because I woke up from sleepwalking (once I woke up while taking a 2 am shower). Sorry for being off-topic!
I wake up from terrifying dreams quite regularly, though I usually don't fall back asleep.
I sometimes am half-awake, half-asleep when I'm lying in bed, as I can form conscious thoughts and am aware of the fact that I'm asleep (when this happens I wake up feeling tired). Then I rise in the morning in doubt as to whether I was asleep at all.
This past week I have had the peculiar experience of my dreams continuing for several minutes after I wake up, as odd as that sounds.
Rarely I sleepwalk, which is why I am Somnambulist. This happened more when I was younger, though I probably don't recall most of the times this happened (it's usually other people telling me). I'm pretty sure I left my apartment almost naked while sleepwalking once, as I had locked the front door before going to sleep, and later discovered that it was unlocked in the morning after waking up in a standing position. I don't think this has really happened to me for years. I can only really think of about 4 incidents where I was sleepwalking, 2 of which I discovered because I woke up from sleepwalking (once I woke up while taking a 2 am shower). Sorry for being off-topic!
"And you don't know how you became what you are in the Republic of Doubt." - D. Brooks & G. Verdecchia
February 24, 2011 - 10:42 am
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I am the same. For the last few weeks, I have also been having vivid dreams and sometimes I am not sure if they are real or not. I am on celexa, so I didn't know if it was because of the meds or if it was because I am feeling more like my normal self. It is puzzling!
I am the same. For the last few weeks, I have also been having vivid dreams and sometimes I am not sure if they are real or not. I am on celexa, so I didn't know if it was because of the meds or if it was because I am feeling more like my normal self. It is puzzling!
March 1, 2011 - 11:42 pm
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Just jumping in here to tell jendreamer that I am very happy for you too. Having bipolar disorder I have been on so many different meds it is mind boggling. Trouble was that I have the trait of some BP's of not taking my meds in the past because I didn't think they were helping. I was so wrong! I don't think for me there is going to be an AHA med that keeps me permanently at base because of this. I have learned I must be totally honest with my health care provider or I will never get better. Right now I'm taking Lamictal (generic of), Lexapro, Clonazepam and Seroquel XR. It's quite a cocktail and an expensive one at that. I Seroquel XR nand Lamictal increase my appetite and I am extremely obese. I've decided I'd rather die of being overweight than being so mentally ill I would choose to end my life or would not be able to deal with the day to day things that so many don't think twice about. I pray your good times last and you are happy and healthy from now on. God bless.
Just jumping in here to tell jendreamer that I am very happy for you too. Having bipolar disorder I have been on so many different meds it is mind boggling. Trouble was that I have the trait of some BP's of not taking my meds in the past because I didn't think they were helping. I was so wrong! I don't think for me there is going to be an AHA med that keeps me permanently at base because of this. I have learned I must be totally honest with my health care provider or I will never get better. Right now I'm taking Lamictal (generic of), Lexapro, Clonazepam and Seroquel XR. It's quite a cocktail and an expensive one at that. I Seroquel XR nand Lamictal increase my appetite and I am extremely obese. I've decided I'd rather die of being overweight than being so mentally ill I would choose to end my life or would not be able to deal with the day to day things that so many don't think twice about. I pray your good times last and you are happy and healthy from now on. God bless.
March 3, 2011 - 5:19 pm
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To jendreamer: Many blessings and prayers for permanent peace.
To jendreamer: Many blessings and prayers for permanent peace.
March 7, 2011 - 12:56 pm
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I am happy for you too, jendreamer! That is so wonderful when we can feel the meds working and actually doing something!! I went off my Geodon because I thought it wasn't helping me and I gained a lot of weight. Consequently, I became severely depressed and suicidal. Only TWO days after I started taking the meds again, I was feeling amazingly well! I couldn't believe the change in myself. I am a big believer in taking meds and also psychotherapy. I think the combination of both is the reason I am doing so well today. I have been baseline for about three weeks.
I also am taking Lamictal, and I have very vivid dreams/nightmares. Since I started taking some OTC melatonin at night, the nightmares have gone away and I am feeling more rested. Something to try.
Teri1960-I too have decided that I would rather be overweight than depressed. You have to weigh the options and decide....and that is a hard decision to make. I looked so good two years ago (even though I was considered overweight) and now I am 60 lbs heavier in one year. I would rather take pills and be mentally stable than look good. I got married last June so I don't have to worry about finding the right man. He loves me regardless. Cheers:)
I also am taking Lamictal, and I have very vivid dreams/nightmares. Since I started taking some OTC melatonin at night, the nightmares have gone away and I am feeling more rested. Something to try.
Teri1960-I too have decided that I would rather be overweight than depressed. You have to weigh the options and decide....and that is a hard decision to make. I looked so good two years ago (even though I was considered overweight) and now I am 60 lbs heavier in one year. I would rather take pills and be mentally stable than look good. I got married last June so I don't have to worry about finding the right man. He loves me regardless. Cheers:)
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I am happy for you too, jendreamer! That is so wonderful when we can feel the meds working and actually doing something!! I went off my Geodon because I thought it wasn't helping me and I gained a lot of weight. Consequently, I became severely depressed and suicidal. Only TWO days after I started taking the meds again, I was feeling amazingly well! I couldn't believe the change in myself. I am a big believer in taking meds and also psychotherapy. I think the combination of both is the reason I am doing so well today. I have been baseline for about three weeks.
I also am taking Lamictal, and I have very vivid dreams/nightmares. Since I started taking some OTC melatonin at night, the nightmares have gone away and I am feeling more rested. Something to try.
Teri1960-I too have decided that I would rather be overweight than depressed. You have to weigh the options and decide....and that is a hard decision to make. I looked so good two years ago (even though I was considered overweight) and now I am 60 lbs heavier in one year. I would rather take pills and be mentally stable than look good. I got married last June so I don't have to worry about finding the right man. He loves me regardless. Cheers:)
I also am taking Lamictal, and I have very vivid dreams/nightmares. Since I started taking some OTC melatonin at night, the nightmares have gone away and I am feeling more rested. Something to try.
Teri1960-I too have decided that I would rather be overweight than depressed. You have to weigh the options and decide....and that is a hard decision to make. I looked so good two years ago (even though I was considered overweight) and now I am 60 lbs heavier in one year. I would rather take pills and be mentally stable than look good. I got married last June so I don't have to worry about finding the right man. He loves me regardless. Cheers:)
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