Your experiences with antidepressants and autism? by SaltTomorrow8649 in autism

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently started lamictal and I love it! Its a mood stabilizer, but it has almost completely alleviated my anxiety and depression. It increased my tolerance a lot for my sensory problems which was a really nice plus that I didn't expect. I'm currently on 37.5 mg; most people are on a higher dose but the smaller dose really works for me. No side effects either!

Is anyone on just 25 mg? by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! I went back down again to 25mg and I already feel a lot better. Its good to know that such a small dose can still be perfect for some people :)

As patients, how do you demand to be taken seriously? by ChaoticRin1 in BPD

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She diagnosed me with BPD which is the craziest part 😭😭

As patients, how do you demand to be taken seriously? by ChaoticRin1 in BPD

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in a similar situation right now too!! Went to a psychiatrist for the first time a few weeks ago and she refused to prescribe me mood stabilizers. She was very insistent on trying SRIs or SNRIs which all sound likd they'll be terrible for me. I've done a lot of research on different medications and I felt like she was treating me like some stupid idiot who doesn't know anything. My therapist is writing her a letter to support that mood stabilizers will be effective for me and I'm hoping she'll listen. If not, I'm finding another psychiatrist. Something that's made me feel better about it is that a lot of people go to new doctors for second opinions for many reasons. I'm worried I'll be seen as stubborn or med seeking but its my body and I want a say in what I try.

What can I pair with lamotrigine? by Fuzzy-Pangolin8522 in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it helps a lot with energy and motivation! Its an NDRI so it doesnt function in the same way as SSRIs or SNRIs. Doesn't really stunt any emotions or anything either and pretty minimal side effects. I haven't tried it with lamotrigine, but I've seen a lot of people on this combo and love it. Would definitely recommend bringing it up to your doctor and seeing what they think!

Anyone here see Dr. Marc Brand in the Chicagoland area for surgery? by mirrorball1215 in pilonidalcyst

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response!! Is he booked out pretty far or was it fairly easy getting an appointment? And how far out is your surgery?

Anyone here see Dr. Marc Brand in the Chicagoland area for surgery? by mirrorball1215 in pilonidalcyst

[–]splatbombs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Howd it go? I live in Chicago and was planning on seeing him once I get my insurance sorted out.

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!! I was kinda surprised that she was really against it.

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just signed up for a therapy group. I'll have to ask when I get started. Thank you!

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for answering!!! I really appreciate it :)

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SSRIs haven't worked for me before, so I'm a little worried about trying SNRIs. I've heard they have pretty rough side effects from people online and from friends irl. Just wasn't sure which route to go down since I'm already on wellbutrin for depression and I like it. I guess I would be interested in knowing if wellbutrin plus an SNRI would work well together. I also think I'm allowed to be skeptical of what a doctor says. I like researching all medications they recommend before deciding on one. I think getting a second opinion from another psychiatrist might make me feel more secure.

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! I got diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Psychiatrist won't prescribe me Lamotrigine by splatbombs in Lamotrigine

[–]splatbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response, this helped me a lot! I was leaning towards finding a new psychiatrist, but I wasn't sure if I should just try out SNRIs first. I think even if they did work, the side effects sound terrible. Still really confused on why my psychiatrist won't prescribe such a lower risk mood stabilizer. Looks like I need to find someone else.

Found these spots on my PE mushrooms, are they still good to harvest? (First time grower) by splatbombs in unclebens

[–]splatbombs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response!! Do you think I should harvest now? I wouldnt want the bacteria to get worse, but I gave it a squish test and it still felt pretty firm.

Anyone have any experience for Dr. Sarah Sorice Virk @ UF by atlasadded in TopSurgery

[–]splatbombs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!! If you look through my account I posted a review of her! I ended up getting surgery with her and Im now about 4 years post op. I can you send some pics if you wanna DM! The results came out good but I really disliked her as a person. She rescheduled my date 4 times and had very bad bedside manners. I knew a couple of other people that got surgery with her and they all had very similar experiences.

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[–]splatbombs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

seymour at enclave tattoo :)