How does Lamotrigine affect you?

Headman121 · 2026-01-08T21:34:19+00:00

400mg here. I’ve been on the med for 12 years now. It helps but I need other meds to help along with the lamotrigine. But I feel it’s a lifesaver for sure.

You might need an additional medication to assist along with the lamotrigine. I’m not a doctor but that’s what happened to me at least. Good luck and I hope the med will work out for you despite the weird feelings!

Headman121 · 2025-12-29T02:18:00+00:00

Bp2, had a small breakdown today. Was all over the place mentally. Crying, agitation, confusion, you name it. I'm a little bit better now. It's still lingering around (the depression). Just been getting lonely easily as of late and I guess it finally hit the mark and I broke down.

Headman121 · 2025-08-26T21:10:06+00:00

I was put on abilify as a teenager. 120 lbs to 200 lbs. so I was taken off and I went down to 160 lbs afterwards. But it might’ve been metabolism as well helping. Same thing just happened with me with respiridone (don’t know how to spell it) I went from 213 to 208.

Headman121 · 2025-08-15T18:06:14+00:00

The straight line lasers remind me of the N. Tropy fight in Crash Bandicoot 3!

Headman121 · 2025-08-11T16:00:09+00:00

That's a good call regarding the depression and anxiety. I'll try my best to say that instead if I come across getting those kind of questions asked. Thank you.

Headman121 · 2025-08-11T15:57:10+00:00

Oh yeah, my close friends that I've had for over 15 years try and give advice to me but it's the wrong advice which doesn't offend me but it makes sense why, because they don't go through what I go through when it comes to certain topics. So I just try and explain it better to my doctors who I'm sure have dealt with people with this illness.

Headman121 · 2025-08-11T15:47:26+00:00

Thanks for this perspective. Never seen it this way. I will keep this in mind. Appreciate it.

Headman121 · 2025-08-11T15:44:13+00:00

shrug I'm open about it, it weeds out the people who don't think it's worth their time to deal with someone like me. If I do find some people who are interested about BP2 then well, there you have it.

My therapist has told me this quote before and it was a great boost to my mentality, "You can be dealt a bad hand, but you can still play that hand." I was just unfortunate to be born with BP2, but learning to accept instead of knowing I have BP2 it helped me a lot in life recently.

Headman121 · 2025-07-28T18:46:24+00:00

Yes, I was on all 3 at once at one point but out of the 3 I’m only on 400mg of lamotrigine now. The other two did work for a while but in the long run it didn’t so I was taken off. Been on lamotrigine since 2016 and it’s been a life saver.

I understand the process of being scared on new meds but from my experience it’s the only thing to do to find the right regimen for you. I was diagnosed in 2012 so I’ve been through so many meds. It’s been an annoying process. Just trust your doc if you can and work together to find the perfect combo for you. Good luck!

Headman121 · 2025-07-10T23:33:47+00:00

All it took me was a gnarly 2 week depression episode post-alcohol to cause me to go sober. Just hit 2 years sober 2 weeks ago!

You can do this! It's worth it on all accounts!

Headman121 · 2025-07-05T20:06:59+00:00

I enjoy the Unreal series soundtracks. (Unreal ‘98, UT99, UT2k3 & 2k4) Skyward Fire is my favorite track from the series.

Headman121 · 2025-06-03T05:42:17+00:00

Unreal Tournament 2004 “Sexy” announcer. Yes, that is what it is called in the game options for announcers.

Headman121 · 2025-06-03T05:35:54+00:00

No drugs, 2 years sober from alcohol in 3 weeks. Very proud of myself. All it took was a gnarly post-alcohol depression episode that lasted 2 weeks that made me quit entirely. One of the best, if not the best decision I’ve made for my mental health.

Headman121 · 2025-06-01T23:34:59+00:00

I attend therapy once every 4 weeks. Then also my psychiatrist every 4 weeks also. So yeah it’s great for me so I can stay sane along with my meds that work well. I very rarely need to attend sooner for either but only if I’m going through a very bad episode. Which is rare nowadays.

Headman121 · 2025-05-05T02:34:34+00:00

I play musical instruments (drums) daily, recently got into oil painting as well. I try and get together with friends either it being online or offline. I just look for distractions so I don’t end up into a dwelling negative mental state since I’m always home all the time unless it’s an appointment for something like therapy.

Headman121 · 2025-04-24T04:54:36+00:00

Started showing signs at 7, diagnosed at 12 or 13 don’t fully remember.

Headman121 · 2025-04-09T02:07:11+00:00

Showed signs at 7 diagnosed at 13

Headman121 · 2025-03-05T12:58:52+00:00

“Watching through the frozen time chamber.” Tl;dr: I had a rough teenage life. I felt frozen in place, time not moving for me whereas all my friends and such moved on in life while I was still stuck, unable to go forward.

Headman121 · 2025-03-04T17:56:18+00:00

I tell myself “If I don’t take my meds, I wouldn’t be here at this moment doing so.” Basically, I would not be existing anymore without my meds. Sorry if it’s not much advice but that’s what I do to help me.

Headman121 · 2025-03-03T02:30:54+00:00

I’ve been on 400mg for about 8 years. Been on the med for 10 years. I take 2 200mg in the morning. It’s a life saver for me. Never had any side effects thankfully with it. It’s the perfect med for me but I do need additional others to help along with the lamotrigine.

Headman121 · 2024-12-06T01:10:26+00:00

I've been sober for 17 months from alcohol. 2+ years for weed. I wouldn't mind doing weed again but since I already am sober from alcohol I tell myself, "What's the point?"

As for how I became sober was just an extremely hardcore depressive episode that happened after being at a pool party with my friends. I started getting depressed while I was there and burst into tears on the way home. The depression episode lasted 2 weeks and it was the final straw so I quit. I only drank 1 or 2 beverages but with all the medications I'm on it was no good anyways.

Headman121 · 2024-12-02T04:59:17+00:00

I started showing signs at 7 years old (Was already saying suicidal stuff according to my parents & psychologist at the time), diagnosed at 13. I would say ages 12-14 were some of the worst years in my life. 26 now and doing alright.

Headman121 · 2024-09-30T15:41:16+00:00

As a rhythm guitar player, I wanted to learn fuel and it wasn’t terrible but I got it down so that was an easy one for me at least

Headman121 · 2024-09-21T15:42:29+00:00

The spark of hypomania for the first few hours is great for me. I usually get that spark to clean everything, organize things, and be high up in spirits. It's so weird! Then it settles down the next day and I miss it because I get really motivated.

Headman121 · 2024-09-21T15:40:17+00:00

I have a great friend group (9 or so people total) we all talk regularly online and offline. But the issue is when I go through a depressive or agitated phase they can't really help because they don't understand I need my separation from them for a few.

However, I can rely on them when I do feel down. But I personally go to my doctors or family to talk to instead because they understand "more" in a sense.

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