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Posted by curtm on April 17, 2006, at 16:13:44
I tried most most of the bigger named anti-depressants (trumped-up mostly by TV ads I think) they didn't do much. I was refered to a good psychiatrist for medication therapy (not discussion therapy.) I started out on Wellbutrin- that made things better for quite a while, but still felt lows. Then I switched to Lamictal, which worked even better. My moods are stabilized greatly. To further insure I don't have as many moments of great depression, obsession, anxiety, anger, etc. I am taking both. 150 mg Wellbutrin and 400 mg Lamictal. But sometimes I feel like I am waiting for something and I don't know why or what.
Posted by Phillipa on April 17, 2006, at 21:59:59
In reply to Days go by, posted by curtm on April 17, 2006, at 16:13:44
Do you have a diagnosis? Love Phillipa
Posted by curtm on April 18, 2006, at 9:01:47
In reply to Re: Days go by » curtm, posted by Phillipa on April 17, 2006, at 21:59:59
Thank you for your post Phillipa-
Well it is not a strong diagnosis since I have not done any discussion or behavior therapy. Sometimes I feel like my doc is "Dr. Feelgood" LOL
However I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder(not sure which one exactly). I read to learn more about it from time to time.
Posted by pseudoname on April 18, 2006, at 10:37:03
In reply to Days go by, posted by curtm on April 17, 2006, at 16:13:44
> But sometimes I feel like I am waiting for something and I don't know why or what.
You mean like, being *interested* in something? Being able to look at something and exlaim, “Hey, I LIKE that!” More of a little taste for living?
That's sorta what I feel like I'm waiting for. Stimulants don't help me. I've wondered about antipsychotics (and been advised not). But then I wonder, should I give up waiting? What if Godot never comes? What if this is as intense as my zest-for-living will ever get?
Posted by curtm on April 18, 2006, at 12:42:01
In reply to Waiting for something » curtm, posted by pseudoname on April 18, 2006, at 10:37:03
(I think I say "I" too much, don't I?)LOL
I actually CAN say whether I like or don't like anything, however life itself often feels bland. Family time can be revitalizing most of the time, and very trying other times, but it isn't stress or other physical factors, but rather emotional, spiritual or chemical imbalance. Meds do not change it. I am aware that alcohol can only suppress it- as I sometimes do. As for stimulants, don't even want to go there. That is just (me) asking for trouble.
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