![]() |
|
|
|||||||
| Register | Blogs | FAQ | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
![]() |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
#91 | |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
Quote:
I'm taking it now and have no side effects. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
#92 |
|
Very Gabby LCF Member!!!
|
I'm not sure the pristiq is doing anything for me. I may need to give it more time, but usually when I start an AD, I can tell right away if it is going to work or not. I'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#93 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
Upped my Lamicatal to 200 mg. Helps. Was heading into (Ok, had slid into) a depression.
Much better after only 2 days of the increase. |
|
|
|
|
|
#94 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
Back from the cruise.
Didn't get much sleep, but I ate perfectly, no cheats, added in a little fresh fruit. No cycling. Just normal Heather, thank God. A couple days it was very obvious I was medicated but so what? You like me now? Well this is why! My sister almost had a fit when she saw all my prescription bottles. ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#95 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
FUN! Glad you had a good (and baseline) time!
I can't maintain the Lamectil at 200. It 3rd day it made me start to go up. Screwed up my sleep, and made me very scattered. I don't think that giving it time is a good idea. I was getting higher (emotion wise) by the day and that was NOT cool. The few day pulled me out of the depression, and now I am back to 150. Maybe cycling like that will be the answer. Dunno, I see the Pdoc saturday. I am ready to accept the butt chewing for dropping back down, but I hope he doesn't.
__________________
Molly * start the 100 days to wt loss book * clean, fully, baseboards, windows and all one room a day * cook at home every day rather than ordering or eating out ~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~ There was a little girl who had a little curl, Right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good she was very, very good, But when she was bad she was horrid. |
|
|
|
|
|
#96 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
Got referred to a new pdoc. Making an appointment next week. My current doc is worried that I'm hypo right now because I'm having issues with sleeping on Pristiq, and she's probably right.
I feel like I'm in a better position right now to titrate up on Lamictal -- a few months ago I was just soooo crazy depressed and anxious and needed a quicker solution. I'm hoping that the pdoc can wean me off Pristiq and onto a mood stabilizer if that's what I need. But I have to say, I'm not excited about most of the options. Booo. I HATE that feeling of constantly being hungry all the time that I had on Invega and that crazy restless akathesia on Geodon is horrible...I fear Abilify would affect me the same way. And Zyprexa or Depakote freak me out...honestly I feel a little too 'wound' sometimes but I don't know if I feel or am acting gain-60-lbs-in-4-months bad. KWIM? I've certainly felt before in my history that I felt SO AWFUL that the tradeoff was ok, but I just don't feel that way right now. I don't have any aggression, mixed moods, my depression will hit around TOM but is easily and quickly alleviated, I'm not making stupid decisions, etc. I feel relatively balanced except for a slight 'butterflies in my tummy' feeling all the time and my brain has a hard time shutting off to go to sleep.So anyway, crossing my fingers that if pdoc decides i need to be on a mood stabalizer, that Lamictal will be the answer and that it will be relatively problem free.
__________________
“The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive." — Pearl S. Buck ===== "Your profile pic looks like youre calling for room service only to find that theyve ran out of caviar and now you cant decide whether to kill him or kiss him." ===== “I’m going to go as a journalist for Halloween. All I need for my costume is an empty bottle of vodka and my shattered dreams.” Last edited by djalomo; 06-07-2009 at 11:21 AM.. |
|
|
|
|
|
#97 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
I hope so DJ.
Lamictal has been my mood stabilizer of choice the last few years and until last week has done the job really well. Along with the Ambien to sleep. Started out with Lamectil and seroquel, but the seroquel was overkill. I have Xanax for occasional anxiety, take one at bedtime w/ ambien because that is when I stess the most, yanno, Start thinking about stuff I really can't control..... |
|
|
|
|
|
#98 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
Yeah.
A couple days I took my lithium 150's at lunch, just to keep my mood in line. Pretty medicated today, but it's just me and Ron. He really makes it very clear to me that he prefers me like this, than THAT. I'll ask him to tell me, too. |
|
|
|
|
|
#99 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
OK seeing my doc tomorrow. I just saw her but the soonest I can get in with a pdoc is 2 weeks, and I really think I need to start a mood stabalizer sooner rather than later. Hopefully I'll start Lamictal Wednesday. I want to start it while I'm feeling slightly hypo vs. feeling that soul-crushing agonizing depression.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#100 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
Oh, yeah. I agree.
I tend to run a little "up" due to my antidepressant, and I'm fine with that. The lithium really works great for me, a helluva price tag at times, but better than being "sick". |
|
|
|
|
|
#101 |
|
Very Gabby LCF Member!!!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,292
Gallery: dmvgirl
Stats: 227/211/160
WOE: Wii Fit
Start Date: 8/19/08
|
Hey everyone. Just checking in, doing good on the lamictal. I started seeing a counselor 2 weeks ago for other stuffs, seems I have control issues. In other words I am a control freak. I never noticed it before.
My counselor ( Robin) has me journaling, it has been rather eye opening. The first time I sat down to write, I wrote for 3 hours. Seems I haven't forgiven myself for all the things I did before medication, and that now that I am in control of my life, I want to be in total control. To the point of annoying the hell out of DH. I do have to say, DH is thrilled that I am going to see someone and is, as always, super supportive. But, he did kind of say that if I didn't go, things may not go well for us in the future. But as long as I am trying, he will be right there with me and can't wait to have happily ever after. ![]()
__________________
Valeri dmv does not stand for Dept. of Motor Vehicles
|
|
|
|
|
|
#102 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
My husband is a lot more forgiving than I would have been.
He says "You can never take away my memories of the wild, sexy, manic girl I knew!" So he can take the good with the bad, too. WTG on getting some "help". ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#104 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
I totally feel ya on the hubby thing.
I said to DH last night "yanno we have been living together 20 years and a couple of months now" (our anniversary is in Aug, moved in toether a few months before) and he said 'We Have!" and I said "yeah, you have put up with a LOT of crazy.... Thank you" He smiled. |
|
|
|
|
|
#105 | |
|
Very Gabby LCF Member!!!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,292
Gallery: dmvgirl
Stats: 227/211/160
WOE: Wii Fit
Start Date: 8/19/08
|
Quote:
, now that I'm medicated he'll never get that threesome.. ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
|
#107 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
OK people - cross your fingers for me!
I just started Lamictal again. Took my first dose a second ago...this is weird because last time my pdoc prescribed a 'starter pack' type thing for me, and this doc just prescribed 25mg twice a day and i'm to stay there until I see my new pdoc. Hmm. But ok. THankfully I'm not in the horrible mental state i was in last time -- so i have time/patience now for this to work. |
|
|
|
|
|
#109 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
tomorrow is a new day.
WTH did you eat??? |
|
|
|
|
|
#110 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
LOL! Man, I've been sooo good lately but I swear, mid day I was jonesin' for carbs for some reason (this never happens to me lately) and snarfed a Chick-Fil-A original combo with the LARGE waffle fries and a brownie. I was thisclose to asking for ice cream with the brownie. Argh. My stomach hurts from fullness, still. I weigh SIX lbs. more than I did this morning.
But my stats are accurate again. LOL!I'm SO bloated. Ugh. Not having another episode like this soon if I can help it. I was ravenous! But I feel more normal already...weird. It might totally be placebo effect but I'll take it. ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#111 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
OK so I added up everything I ate today, and it was about 1,800 cals. Not tooo bad, just carb overload. I feel better now. Well, not physically, but you know. LOL.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#112 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
That is not a big amount DJ. Probably bloat from carb overload. I am back on induction. I AM dangit!
Pdoc appt Sat. DJ do you take Lamictal in the morning or night? I do in the morning as it gives me a little 'boost' ![]() ![]() Shane!!! |
|
|
|
|
|
#113 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
My new dentist is BiPolar! He asked about my meds and we talked a long while about high functioning BiPos we know! He said SO many successful people (including docs and dentists that he knows) are BiPo.
I him! |
|
|
|
|
|
#114 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
I wish I could meet more people like that in real life, Molly.
I always end up at the bus stop with the homeless alcoholic, telling me they have it, too. Ron says it's God's way of keeping me on my meds! Hi Shane! Do you have bipolar disorder or depression? ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#115 | |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
Quote:
![]() But at the moment I feel like just laying down and staring straight into space. LOL. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
#116 |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
That will wear off DJ. By the time I had finished with the start up titration pack I was feeling pretty normal.
I really hope it does the trick for you, It has been great for me. |
|
|
|
|
|
#117 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
Oh, I love the zombie buzz on my lithium. The fuzz lets me know it's working!
![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#118 |
|
Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 19,182
Gallery: djalomo
Stats: 132/ losing :) /110
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: August 2004
|
OMG, Lamictal is MAGIC!!!
It's only been a week but I feel sooo much more stable. And, I'm finally able to sleep with just melatonin or over-the-counter sleep stuff. Yay! |
|
|
|
|
|
#119 | |
|
Formerlychubchick
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55,652
Gallery: CurveControl
Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135
WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams
Start Date: 3/25/08 *sigh*
|
Quote:
![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
|
#120 |
|
Big Yapper!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,909
Gallery: Houston Heather
Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31
WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance
Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)
|
I think a guy at work is bipolar.
He acts so much like I used to it's scary, now he thinks we're out to get him. I am dying to drop a lithium and a risperdal into a soda, and give it to him. I bet it would work. I won't... but I'm tempted. |
|
|
|
![]() |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|