lamictal and bipolar disorder
What drugs have you had the best results with for treating bipolar disorder?
I have been on quite a few and I know everyone is different. I just feel like none of the ones I have been on really worked. They helped but I feel like I need something that works better.
I have been on SEVERAL antidepresants. But as far as bipolar treatments I have tried Lamictal, Depakote, Seroquel, and Trileptal.
Just curious what seems to work well for people with this disorder and how well it does work?
Lamictal and Lexapro worked great for me once it fully kicked in. Lamictal is for maintenance, not acute therapy. I have since come off of Lexapro, seeing that I am a truly happy person now. I still get an uneasy feeling from the depressive side of bipolar from time to time, but I know it will always pass. (I’m bipolar 1). Lamictal never made me a zombie or anything. I just feel normal. But like I said, it took a while for the Lamictal to work. (pdocs know how much time it takes to get the right blood levels, I forgot though, it was a few years ago.)
One thing that really helps me is taking Karate. It gives you discipline, which helps in a lot of aspects of bipolar. Especially being able to control your emotions. But it has to be the right kind of martial arts, and it requires dedication. A traditional type of martial arts. (i.e. not kickboxing or “just to learn how to fight” martial arts.) Wado, Iaido, and countless others are great. Very meditative. Stay away from the “trophy schools” though. Of course, if you have anger issues I’d stay clear of karate.
That’s just my 2 cents.
I hope it helped in some way, sorry to get off topic.
Sam
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