Posted by fluffy on December 21, 2003, at 12:39:32
In reply to Re: lamictal, misery, side effect fears » fluffy, posted by katia on December 20, 2003, at 17:19:32
Hey Katia--
I'm sleeping probably an average of 5-6 hours a night, which isn't the worst it's ever gotten. But even if I take the Temazepam i have for insomnia, i still can't fall asleep very well. i've been getting more and more edgy over the past few days. that's the thing...the fun hypomania part fades rather fast due to lack of sleep, which just catapults me into edgy, irritated, anxious hypomania. I feel like biting peoples' heads off, and I'm starting to cry at the drop of a hat now. I've started to switch into depression over the past day or so. gotta call the doc on monday. this undermedicated business just can't do. we are going to go back to the drawing board anyway. they are just watching and waiting to figure out what to treat with what meds. *sigh*
How are you holding up with the lithium? any weird side effects? what dose are you on? Li carbonate or extended release? i had side effects from the get-go, even on low doses. If you are doing well now side effect wise, then it's a good sign you'll tolerate it well. A little thirst and fatigue is normal. I hope you are doing well,
Katy
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