Posted by BetweenDreams81 on January 18, 2011, at 15:47:31
In reply to Re: Generic Lamictal (lamotrigine) experiences?, posted by mellow on January 18, 2011, at 6:41:35
I'm glad it works so well for you...I am hoping that I do not have too much of a battle figuring out the right mix. Even just the xanax is helping out right now...BUT I also have to keep some thoughts/impulses in check...like I was just thinking today about what stallion to breed my mare to! (aaaggghhh!) My big issue on the hypomanic(?) side has been the significant impulsive purchases which put me into MAJOR financial ruin. Last 4 years running I have purchased or leased an accumulation of 8 horses...that is not such a great thing when I cannot afford the upkeep, or fall back into a depression that leaves me hibernating and not able to leave the house to find work (self employed).
Thank goodness I am down to 3 horses in my care...even this is quite expensive.
The depression side of things can be utterly debilitating. I think this is why he decided to go the route of Lamictal (??) since acording to him it seems to work better with those who are more on the depressive side of the scale.
I have noticed that it seems to go in cycles with the seasons...is this typical at all??? or am I just nuts?? Impulsive decisions are often around May-August...start feeling low and depressive around Oct. with the lowest point usually around Feb...I'm feeling that cycle this past season/year for sure.
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