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Posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
Since I added wellbutrin and quit a stressful job things have been looking up and up. For 3 weeks in a row I haven't had any crises, and no psychiatric symptoms. Sure, I still feel like my CNS is kind of jumpy and sensitive and raw, but it's not affecting my functioning one bit. Cognitively, emotionally, socially doing well.
I just thought I'd share a bit of happiness amidst all of the frustration of trying different meds, therapies, etc.
Currently in traditional psychodynamic therapy 1-2x a week. He has joked that I'm "cured"
Meds are
100mg zoloft
10mg abilify
150mg Wellbutrin SR
300mg lamictalDx include (drumroll please) PTSD, MDD, BP2. Mostly I just get depressed and agitated and have occasional spurts of hyperhappies. Therapy has really helped with the PTSD symptoms, taking away the overcharged meaning (terror) that traumatic events acquire.
((((babblers)))) for being so supportive
-Ll
Posted by SLS on June 19, 2008, at 8:05:05
In reply to I'm in remission!, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
> Meds are
>
> 100mg zoloft
> 10mg abilify
> 150mg Wellbutrin SR
> 300mg lamictalVery smart combination.
My doctor has seen this combination work well in TRD. The Zoloft is interchangeable with other antidepressants, the necessity of which will depend on the individual.
My current regime:
Nardil 90mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 20mg
Deplin 7.5mgI am smiling that you should have found your magic pills. Mine, too, are bringing me to remission.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on June 19, 2008, at 8:11:58
In reply to I'm in remission!, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
Of course, now that you have found an effective treatment, psychotherapeutic work may remain. Depression is an altered state of consciousness that very often warps one's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings. With remission comes a new found capacity for positive change. However, this must be actualized by working through issues. Now that the brain has been made healthy, the mind must be evaluated.
- Scott
Posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 9:44:18
In reply to Re: I'm in remission!, posted by SLS on June 19, 2008, at 8:11:58
Hi SLS,
I wasn't quite clear, but T calling me 'cured' was more tongue in cheek. There's plenty of work to be done. I have to conquer my fear of men, and of the world, for example. I have to learn to make choices that support mental health rather than undermine it.Support, humor, good advice, analysis, change. These are the reasons why I'm in therapy. Still have 30 sessions paid for by insurance until november. cool, huh?
T told me that at this point in his career he felt like a senior clergyman. Not quite sure if he believes in God, but he sure talks about him a lot. I keep faith in the therapeutic process. It really is a challenge to keep things going without concocting some drama, however. This is one of the hard choices I have to make- that people will continue to care about me even when I'm not a black pit of suffering.
Thanks for all the info and support you provide on this board and elsewhere ((((SLS)))) --hoping that hugs are okay. See? I'm in remission! Hugs for EVERYONE!!
-Ll
back to med stuff. I read in a thread up above that lamictal should be given in split doses, but I take mine all at once. Until about 5 days ago I was taking it in the pm, but now I'm taking it in the am. I have a headache, but can't tell any difference.
Again, I have to make good choices here. My med regime has stabilized me (who was very erratic in my trajectory towards being superhuman), and I want to start tweaking it. SSRI weight gain, for example. 20 lbs worth, to be specific. metformin? I dunno. Worked for my mama though.
Posted by SLS on June 19, 2008, at 14:50:34
In reply to Re: I'm in remission! » SLS, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 9:44:18
Hi again.
:-)
> back to med stuff. I read in a thread up above that lamictal should be given in split doses, but I take mine all at once. Until about 5 days ago I was taking it in the pm, but now I'm taking it in the am. I have a headache, but can't tell any difference.
The package label for Lamictal states that dosing should be twice a day. I found that skipping even one dose throws me off. The half-life for Lamictal is stated to be about 24 hours.
-Scott>
> Again, I have to make good choices here. My med regime has stabilized me (who was very erratic in my trajectory towards being superhuman), and I want to start tweaking it. SSRI weight gain, for example. 20 lbs worth, to be specific. metformin? I dunno. Worked for my mama though.
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Posted by Tomatheus on June 19, 2008, at 14:54:17
In reply to I'm in remission!, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
Posted by Justherself54 on June 19, 2008, at 17:23:06
In reply to Re: I'm in remission! » llurpsienoodle, posted by SLS on June 19, 2008, at 14:50:34
Posted by Midnightblue on June 19, 2008, at 20:00:09
In reply to I'm in remission!, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
LL,
Now don't go trying to tweak that med cocktail too much! You are doing good, don't rock the boat!
MB
Posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2008, at 22:36:08
In reply to Re: I'm in remission! » llurpsienoodle, posted by Midnightblue on June 19, 2008, at 20:00:09
Just home been gone all days congrats are in order now back to posting ebay and then lights out. Love Phillipa
Posted by cactus on June 22, 2008, at 3:07:47
In reply to I'm in remission!, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 19, 2008, at 7:54:28
yay, and the best thing is that now you can recognize the warning signs which is so important if things were to change. It's fantastic to hear noodles doesn't have oodles of noodles. Peace out sis!! I'm so happy for you. I'm doing really well too.
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