Posted by lattecrzy on April 12, 2001, at 5:22:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal » lattecrzy, posted by phillybob on April 12, 2001, at 1:00:36
Hey Army,
Yeh, I've looked at all of the postings that pertain to where I'm at so I've seen the postings between you and Jah. I'm in a little different situation than most of the people that post for BP2. I'm in my 50's and have had this problem most of my life but have been treated for depression since my teenage years. I guess this mental health stuff wasn't up to our current standards way back then. (that's a joke) Most of the relationships I've been in have ended because of my behavior. I've had 'dark moods' since my early youth.
My current doctor was the first one to pick up on the BP diagnosis. The treatment on depakote has really helped but when I get down, I have a tendency to not go to work, and I get to feeling pretty guilty about that. My employer has been pretty good, but I do get some snide remarks so I feel bad. I work with such over achievers, the work that I do can seem pretty worthless at these times.
Did I mention that I was just diagnosed almost a year ago, so this is relatively new to me. The addition of lamictal I'm so hoping to get me out of these down moods. I wish this was a chat room sometimes 'cause I would just like to talk to people.
Oh, well, thanks for the words of encouragement.
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