Are you also on Wellbutrin sr?I am on 200 mg Lamictal before bed and 200 mg Wellbutrin twice daily. I have heard the only good reports from many other Bipolars. I couldnt get out of being so depressed wwith how bad my life is.
I’ve tried SSRI’s in the past and they don’t help my anxiety and lower my sex drive. I have almost the exact symptoms you did. Cheer up missy. tommorrow I start so we will see. But it's so helpful that it's worth the 5lbs. Started at 25, now 2 weeks and 1 day in I’m at 50mg.
Wellbutrin gives me a jumpstart that Lamictal does not, but I still have to direct that energy appropriately, or I can spend six hours reading about South American bats on Wikipedia. I just started on lamictal . Ive been struggling since I was 11yrs old with anxiety and dibilitating lack of confidence and depression.I too take Lamictal 100mg and Wellbutrin, and it has helped me tremendously. I know. Thoughts? I got off effexor which was terrible for me. I reflected over the past and agreed to stop Wellbutrin and see what "happen's."
I have a very stressful job working in healthcare administration with oncology patients. It's a mental rollercoaster ride that is not only very hard on me, but for my family too.
I think it is a great combination, for me that is. She's written some great books as well both for the BP and for those who love one.
I'm going to send you one right now. It just seems so unfair. Up til 3 or 4 everynight. I am much more stabilized with my moods.
I hope this helps somehow. which is an amino acid that humans all have in their systems. Alot of caring people. Whereas before I started taking lamictal I would get randomly irritable, moody and spiteful for no reason. How do I message you privately. But, the Prozac made me very angry and caused terrible mood swings including emotional outbursts. It makes me feel better to know that you are on 100 mg and also wellbutrin to. You can write to me now whenever you want, and I will be of as much help as possible. Before the break I was on Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Lamictal. i do not know about the lamictal.Since I started on lamotrigine last summer, I've lost about 20 lbs. But let nothing get you completely down. I struggled for a while with the having to take medicine to be able to function, but I am completely ok with it now. I feel things more intensely on Wellbutrin. I don't find it helpful at all for panic or anger and that may be why your prescriber balked. Manage your drugs with real-world data:
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Did lamictal interfere with your sleep? Except you atleast were able to get married and have kids. Take care, Ruthie@ babyr0525 and r7551, I added both of you as friends. I feel like I can finally move on in my life ad finish my degree and hold down a job:) fingers crossedI suspect I've had depression and anxiety most of my adult life (I am a 56 year old female) and have self medicated with alcohol. I just want a life. I feel like a failure. This is a good combo by the way.I have never heard of Iamicital but my therapist said 1 in 20 lose more than 5 pounds on Wellbutrin and it is not uncommon to lose 5 pounds. I didnt have a problem with my appetite either so i think youll be ok. My name is Rose. Asked 17 Mar 2018 by Smj2299 Updated 21 August 2018 Topics lamictal, wellbutrin, depression, major depressive disorder, disorder. So thrilled to find this forum. Adding the lamictal to everything else has been great! Have a great day. OH, forgot to add: Lamictal has never interfered with my sleep and doesn't make me bitch at all. I went off it fairly fast w/ no side effects from withdrawal. I was a total bitch and noone could stand to be around me and I couldnt stand myself. I added you to my friends if thats ok.Hi r7551, big recent change of med's for me. So glad we are becoming friends. No more uncontrollable crying. I recently started Lamotrigine which was prescribed for mood swings but now feel somewhat depressed and anxious. Much more pleasant to be around. And I don't want my kid's or husband seeing me like that.
Anyone else have a similar experience? I was sinking into a deep dark hole and just couldn't function. I also take wellbutrin xl 150 1x day. Does this combo make you feel better? Julie Fast is unable to take med's so she has come up with some very interesting alternative ways to manage her BP. Also, mao inhibitors have serious potential side effects, if eating or ingesting anything that has a lot of tyrimine <-sp? Are you gaining weight? I kinda like it. I have been in and out of AA for about 5 years but do feel I need medication along with a 12 step program.