Posted by BJM on August 27, 2004, at 21:39:15
In reply to RE:getting more depressed on lamictal? » BJM, posted by CraigD on August 27, 2004, at 9:56:19
> It's up in the air. Mixed depression and anxiety (especially social). There are still questions about possible BPII (Dad and sister are BPI), PTSD (sexual abuse as a kid) and ADD (trouble concentrating)
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> However, my pdoc refuses to put me on any benzos or stims because of a past history of absue. He doesn't listen to me when I tell him the abuse only occured when he put me on SSRI's, as did the excessive spending and sexuality (despite a reduced drive).
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> He told me my depression wasn't typical, especially when I told him that NE drugs made me very sad and occasionally angry. He's kind of flaky himself.
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Wow you sound alot like me. Still up in the air about the BPII also. There are antianxiety meds that aren't as addicting now (ex. Klonopin) and Provigil for a stim if you can call it that that doesn't seem to have the same potential for abuse. Works great for me. Keeps me awake during the day without the speedy feeling. SSRI's by themselves sometimes send me into spending sprees or craving alcohol. Celexa got me on that one.
We'll see how the Lamictal goes. It seems o.k. for now but I'm really hesitant to put too much faith in anything new. If there is a potential for any side effect I usually get it.
Lots of Luck!!!!
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