maddiesmum
Cathlete
Hey Janice:
thanks for your encouraging words on the other depression (long) thread. Power walking on the treadmill still isn't what I used to do but it is a start and a huge advance for me.
Am I remembering correctly? Did you start a thread a while back about taking Lamictal? Are you still taking it? How is it working for you? I have finally met a good psychiatrist who has listened and questioned at length and we have reached a conclusion of bi-polar type 2 and AD/HD added in, which is way different from the blanket "severe depression" all the other therapists/PCPs/psychiatrists gave me along with their useless SSRIs which did me zero good. It's way more useful and nuanced a diagnosis. So we are thinking of trying me on a stimulant for the AD/HD and Lamictal for the bi-polar type 2. I was wondering if you had any words of advice or encouragement about taking it? Any comment at all. I have been told that it causes few if any side effects and is generally successful. In your case, do you agree?
How are you doing right now?
TTYS!
Clare
thanks for your encouraging words on the other depression (long) thread. Power walking on the treadmill still isn't what I used to do but it is a start and a huge advance for me.
Am I remembering correctly? Did you start a thread a while back about taking Lamictal? Are you still taking it? How is it working for you? I have finally met a good psychiatrist who has listened and questioned at length and we have reached a conclusion of bi-polar type 2 and AD/HD added in, which is way different from the blanket "severe depression" all the other therapists/PCPs/psychiatrists gave me along with their useless SSRIs which did me zero good. It's way more useful and nuanced a diagnosis. So we are thinking of trying me on a stimulant for the AD/HD and Lamictal for the bi-polar type 2. I was wondering if you had any words of advice or encouragement about taking it? Any comment at all. I have been told that it causes few if any side effects and is generally successful. In your case, do you agree?
How are you doing right now?
TTYS!
Clare
