Extremely depressed.
I started taking Lamictal in 2005 after trying a bunch of antidepressants that didn't work. My doctor finally started me on 25 mg of Lamictal and increased it to 100mg, which had been keeping me stable and happy enough to taper off it. Bad idea. I became very depressed/suicidal again, so I went back on Lamictal and felt great again.
Recently I had a pretty terrifying experience that I won't go into, which depressed me despite the Lamictal. Have been coping by drinking, taking Adderall just to get out of bed... did coke the other day, which is probably why I feel this way now. Crying on and off all day... cut myself badly the other day for the first time in months...
So. Did the Lamictal stop working, or did I stop working? Do I need to up my dosage? Is 100 mg normal? Ugh, I don't know what to do. I cannot even imagine going to school tomorrow... or getting up tomorrow... or ever.
2007-01-30 20:43:00 · 5 answers · asked by well... 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Talk to your psychiatrist to be sure what's up. I take Lamictal for bipolar disorder. It's not just a seizure medicine.
Anyways, I completely understand how you're feeling. I think you should take it easy and contact a psychiatrist. If you're feeling very suicidal, call 911, or a mental health institute.
Most importantly, you most definitely did NOT stop working. The Lamictal may have stopped working; you may need a higher dosage or even a different/additional medication.
Like I said, check with a psychiatrist. Best of luck, and yet again, I, and many others, feel your overwhelming and blinding pain. There is support and hope out there, however cliche, stupid, or unbelievable that may sound.
2007-02-03 15:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like antidepressants aren't working for you. I tried several different antidepressants before I realized I was bipolar. Antidepressants don't usually work on people with bipolar unless they are also on a mood stabilizer. A lot of people, unfortunately, are diagnosed this way. I have been on several mood stabilizers and anxiety medicines and I can think clearer and actually be happy. Maybe this is a possibility for you? You don't have to be crazy manic to be bipolar, there is bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Bipolar 1 has very dramatic ups and downs whereas bipolar 2 has mostly downs but every now and then you have a good time for a bit. The "ups" and "downs" can last a short or very long time. Exercise, sleep, and omega-3s are essential for a healthy mind. I suggest you go back to school, and make friends that way. Fill out your FAFSA and go to a community college. Everyone is accepted, and you can take only one or two classes if you want. If not a community college, maybe look at some online schools. You can do it. I hope this helped, sorry it's so long. Good luck and feel better.
2016-05-23 22:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Lamictal (for adult ADHD) was making me minorly depressed (crying a lot over dumb things, but never suicidal) lazy and tired, so I cut it back to 50 mgs a day from 100 and I felt lots better. Maybe you need less, not more. Or, maybe this just isn't the med for you. Make sure you get to the doc soon, and good luck!
2007-02-02 05:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know Lamictal was for depression. I take 400mg a day for seizures along with another seizure medication. Maybe you need a higher dosage.
2007-01-30 20:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel, i've been there. adderall was my motivation.
music was my inspiration to feel better.
2007-01-30 20:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋