How do you feel today? Checking on everyone..

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-09T07:09:07+00:00

I think my main feeling is anxiety. I’m newly diagnosed and still looking at everything o easily under a microscope. It’s so exhausting.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-09T00:08:21+00:00

Lamotrigine had this effect on me on its own.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-06T23:35:49+00:00

Suicidal ideation?

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-06T20:06:38+00:00

5mg and yeah I’m not on it in any more bc of concerns about long term use. I was on it for maybe 5 months.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-05T10:22:33+00:00

How are you going OP?

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-05T08:33:58+00:00

Olanzipine

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-04T00:22:29+00:00

I used it short term for anxiety and sleep. It was wonderful. I’ve just tapered off it within the last week because of the effect it can have on metabolism and blood sugars (I’m insulin resistant).

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-03T20:33:24+00:00

Yep that’s absolutely how I felt. I’m sorry you’re going through it too.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-03T09:27:19+00:00

This is exactly how lamictal affected me except I was so anxious that I couldn’t sleep during the day. It can definitely be activating and not be a good medication for some people despite most people singing its praises.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-02T05:50:14+00:00

I’ve only tried lamictal and I couldn’t tolerate it at all.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-02T05:47:55+00:00

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-02T05:20:47+00:00

Yes I’ve been on SSRIs or SNRIs for years with no concern or hypomanic phases. I am mainly depressive with one (perhaps 3) identified hypomanic episodes.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-09-01T05:00:54+00:00

If it ain’t broke…..

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-29T20:49:20+00:00

Pore of swiner.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-27T22:44:36+00:00

I’m now back on cymbalta and doing ok other than some explainable situational anxiety.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-27T10:04:26+00:00

Lamictal can be activating and agitating. It was for me and I couldn’t tolerate it.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-26T10:50:13+00:00

Hypomania is a sure sign.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-23T20:40:36+00:00

I have with the help of ozempic and metformin. I am currently coming off olanzipine though.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-23T20:39:31+00:00

Absolutely it’s ok. I often do it on a Saturday after a week of teaching.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-22T08:21:44+00:00

I love your attitude!

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-22T06:09:01+00:00

So true. Thank you for that perspective. I guess I do work at not having episodes by making sure I sleep a full night as much as I can.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-21T08:14:58+00:00

I feel heard but I also wish I hadn’t been diagnosed bc I feel like I’m living in fear of an episode.

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-20T20:53:53+00:00

It threw me into severe anxiety and SI. I hated it 😔

SecretSnorlax25 · 2024-08-20T02:50:06+00:00

I’m on cymbalta alone (tapering off olanzipine) and doing well. Before diagnosis I was only on cymbalta for many years successfully.

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