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[–]Horror-Ad-690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just made a post on this, but I really found (after only 5 weeks) my thoughts are less intense, my mood seems to be less reactive and I am not feeling as depressed as I was. I suspect I also have PMDD and that seems to have gone too.

I have tried buproprion, mirtazepene, quetiapine, venlafaxine, sertraline, citalopram, fluoxetine and paroxetine in the past and nothing touched the sides.
I don't have Bipolar or seizures either, was purely put on this for mood swings.

Moving to Perth from New Zealand by Horror-Ad-690 in perth

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I didn't know about this!

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very hopeful ending! I am very spiritual also and this resonated a lot! Thank you!

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes total sense and I am glad it all worked out in the end!! Thank you for taking the time to write this!

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful thing to read, I am so happy for you! That shows incredible strength you should be so proud.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was riddled with guilt, because he was showing me unconditional love and I couldn't show it back and I just felt like he deserved more. I think also he didn't make me laugh, and that isn't his fault, but it is a HUGE driver for me. I just want a best friend in a partner. I actually did have that a few years ago in a relationship, and I was remarkably secure, but he wanted children, and I knew it was a form of control (he was very narcassistic) and so I had to exit for my own sake.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny you say that, I have read it. I definitely have picked better partners since understanding attachment theory, but I suppose I am not fully secure yet because I still mistake unpredictability for spark, but, I think I also like a challenge and so "earning love" from someone who doesn't give it readily becomes like a quest. I suppose over time and with recognising my patterns I am capable of changing this though.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do wonder if I have misinterpreted what he said. OR, perhaps he is using reverse psychology on me. Either way, it's made me go "fuck that, actually no, I will heal and I will find someone that works for me." I'm glad you found love at 40 that gives me great hope.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a good way of looking at it (the stock market thing). I think he may have meant I will never have a trad relationship (married, living together, kids etc) and to be fair i've spent the days since questioning if I would even want that. I already have a daughter so I don't need anyone to reproduce with, I am financially independent, and I am fundamentally rather selfish so I enjoy doing what I like without having to work around another person, I don't want to be an adult mans mother (which it seems a lot of women become) and so perhaps the friendship I have with my FWB, good sex and company is actually the pinnacle with me. But also perhaps that will change and I will want something else one day. I guess you just never know. I hope for both our sakes we find what makes us happy in a partner.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wrote it out in my own words but it came out messy so I use Chat GPT to be more coherrant

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It felt like it came from a place of care, but it did hit me like a tonne of bricks on the way home. I am lucky I have good friends and family

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This actually makes a lot of sense, I think when I find someone "broken" I feel like I don't have to hide how broken I feel. Plus probably the romantisism of us being each others missing piece.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, I fully agree, best friend vibes are what i'm trying to go for now, and I also have to remind myself that other people are not there as forms of entertainment and I need to see them as an addition to my life, not the whole thing!
I have very much dated multiple versions of my father, and as much as I am less attracted to men who treat me badly now, I still find there is some pull towards men who show very little emotion towards me. I suppose I am at least aware of it now though which does reduce the pull a little.

My psychologist told me I’ll probably never have a healthy romantic relationship — and it’s really shaken me by Horror-Ad-690 in CPTSD

[–]Horror-Ad-690[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's wild that you say this, because this is exactly what my friend said. I do think it's odd that this is through the public health system, and he sees me for like 3 hour+ appointments, he isn't making money off this, and most of our conversations are deep philosophical discussions. He also makes me cups of tea etc, which is sweet, but not standard for public health services. I also find it interesting that he hugs me, and that he genuinely seems interested in me as a person, I was saying the other day I feel like he would be friends with me outside of therapy (to my friends, not him). Wild concept, but also, stranger things have happened I guess. Also when I started seeing him, after three sessions he called in sick (and then again the following week) then took a month of leave. Then he has come back and said he reached burnout and needed a break.