Posted by platinumbride on March 4, 2004, at 23:41:32
In reply to Re: ANYBODY on Keppra?????Diane - Lamictal, posted by PeggyY on March 3, 2004, at 14:03:38
Thanks so much for such a kind posting. Soemtimes one has to ask oneself whether feeling too much is better than feeling nothing at all. Each has its disadvantages. I'd really like to resemble myself from hour to hour and day to day :) And the crying and anger adn then super-happiness and energy gets to be old as well!
Is it possible that your meds need to be adjusted or do you just react to medication this way.....sort of all or nothing?
Funny that you mention getting out and gaining weight. I've gained a lot too and have been trying to get moving as well. I know, also, what it is like to have so little motivation that even daily grooming or getting out of bed is just not possible on some days.
I hope that getting out and walking starts to help you have more good days than bad ones...
Diane
Oh, by the way...I was on lamictal without seeing any relief from the moodswings. I never got the rash, but I never got relief either.
Dianne:
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> I know how you feel. Only I can't cry, I can't laugh, I don't experience joy , only depression. My medications have made me flat and numb. You can still feel . That is great!!!
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> I'll tell you what has helped me lately. The sun has been out for three days in a row, and it has rained all winter here. I have gone to the park and walked three miles both Monday and Tuesday. Getting outside and doing a brisk walk helps with serotonin levels. Even if you don't feel like leaving the house. I had a depressed winter and I gained back a lot of weight. Last year I was really motivated and got in great shape. I was exercising 6 days a week. These past few months it has been a chore to get out of bed and take a shower.
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> Spring is almost here, maybe the sunshine will help a bit. Plus exercise. Hang in there!!! I wouldn't worry about the lamictal, not everybody has the itching reaction.
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