Posted by McPac on July 20, 2002, at 10:58:21
In reply to Mood stabilizers » McPac, posted by BarbaraCat on July 20, 2002, at 10:29:14
BarbaraCat wrote "Some people also just don't like the way it feels, or it works for a while and then the good ol' poop out."
>>>>>>>......just don't like the way it feels? Specifically, what do you mean..what way do these people say it makes them feel?
As for the good ol' "feces out" comment, are you saying that it may lose it's anti-dep. effect? I wouldn't think that it would lose it's "mood stabilizer" effect? Finally, you seem so similar to me in many ways (your specific problems and symptoms), that's why I'm asking you so many questions. Still, the one thing that puzzles me is that I seem to need the lithium or lamictal to be more of a "nerve pill" than an anti-manic agent; in which case, why would I have bipolar/ mania part if I need more of a "nerve pill" type of effect and nothing for "mania"? This stuff gets to f***ing complicated, lol!!!Plus, I've got a dr. appt. on Monday (with a regular "family doctor; I detest shrinks and mental health dr's). BarbCat, I also jotted down yesterday from a site that Lamictal had "relatively benign side-effects" and "significantly more antidep. potency than Lithium" as well. That's why I'm seriously thinking of making the switch, perhaps like you are. Again, please, what specifically are others on Lamictal saying about "not liking the way it feels"? (<is it nervousness/anxiety?) THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
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