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Medication for Bipolar: Can a person heal from bipolar?

Mental Health | Last Active: May 14 11:04am | Replies (36)
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@hope112

My son was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 recently. He’s on Lamictal currently at 125 mg. It’s been really awful on our family because he gets really angry and it’s like constantly walking on eggshells around him, we have to watch everything we say because we don’t know what is going to make him mad. He does seem to be improving, but also gets bad anxiety and depression. Can you tell me what dose of lamictal you’re taking?? And are you able to hold a job and live a normal life?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jul 16, 2023

@hope112 I’m sorry your son has this disorder. As you know it puts a strain on everyone.

I’m 73 years old so I’m retired. I take 150 mg of Lamictal, and 150mg of Zoloft. Please keep in mind that it will take about 6 weeks before the medication kicks in so everyone has to be patient.

The biggest social issue I have is that I tend to speak my mind without thinking. Basically I speak my thoughts without censoring them. That gets me into trouble now and then. I’m not sure if it’s because of the bipolar disorder but that’s what I do.

I also love to shop, however I don’t have to buy. “Window shopping” makes me happy when I’m manic. Even surfing online sites is fun.

There are other issues I deal with that overshadow this one. My physical condition is not great either.

I hope your son is able to find some peace of mind soon.

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dfb | @dfb | Jul 17, 2023

I have been able to do a great many things, build companies, get married, have four children and travel a great deal all crammed in between bad flare ups.

I did not find Lamictal effective. I am on Latuda( 6 months) with Lithium (35 years). Lithium is like magic for me but I’ve been on it a long time and it has
side effects.

We are hoping Latuda can replace it. So far nothing has even come close. But the Latuda seems to be helping; yeah I can tell the difference.

I also take massive quantities of Effexor and Wellbutrin, but one thing at a time I guess,

Talk to the doc about what’s happening,

Good luck!

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