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  Nov 5 2009, 06:04 PM
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Has anyone had any help with Lamictal with depression, anger, anxiety etc. I personally dont due well with antidepressents but I need something that will help the constant anxiety, fear, fatigue, etc. The other meds I am currently taking 100 mg seroquel .75 mg klonopin 5mg melatonin (natural supplement for sleep) I feel like I am at wits end with stress, financial, lack of energy etc. My husband suffers from congestive heart failure, and I have an active 2.5 year old. I need to get better. I have zero energy and coffee does nothing for me anymore. I guess all I have left is my Faith? Is there a Chrisitan section on this forum? 
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Nov 5 2009, 06:43 PM
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First, Melpointy, sorry to hear you are going through several issues. Here is the link to the Depression and Religion Forum. Meet with others who have similar beliefs........ http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Dep...-Forum-f17.htmlNot sure if that'll show up as a link, but just click the Forums tab at the top of any screen. I think(not a professional here) that all of the meds and supplements you have listed above can cause fatigue. You might want to check with your prescriber or a pharmacist regarding adding melatonin to the prescribed mix. Melatonin is afterall produced in the body, and could likely not be a good thing to be adding to prescribed meds without proper consultation. Hoping the best for you! Deepster
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Nov 5 2009, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE (Deepster @ Nov 5 2009, 06:43 PM)  First, Melpointy, sorry to hear you are going through several issues. Here is the link to the Depression and Religion Forum. Meet with others who have similar beliefs........ http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/Dep...-Forum-f17.htmlNot sure if that'll show up as a link, but just click the Forums tab at the top of any screen. I think(not a professional here) that all of the meds and supplements you have listed above can cause fatigue. You might want to check with your prescriber or a pharmacist regarding adding melatonin to the prescribed mix. Melatonin is afterall produced in the body, and could likely not be a good thing to be adding to prescribed meds without proper consultation. Hoping the best for you! Deepster My pdoc knows about the melatonin. This is the only thing that helps me get a full nights rest. I guess as we age our production goes down. Honestly I think alot of it is stress related as the seroquel is lower then it has been in years for the sleep. I have an active 2.5 year old boy runs me crazy, and so on...I think alot of it is just getting some alone time here and there and I miss having that time to myself. When it hits 8pm I am ready to take meds and go to bed. My son also refuses to take naps..maybe once a week. Just trying to remember if the lamictal helped with the anxiety, anger, etc asscoiated with PTSD and BPD. I was on it last year and I dont remember much of how I was on it since my memory has been zappped. Thanks for the link and your help.
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"We work hard at convincing ourselves that the world is the same way as it was as a child. We justify that our protective behavior is necessary because as kids we were wounded. The problem is that through this process we recreate the wounding." Van Joines Phd.
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Nov 5 2009, 08:39 PM
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hi melpointy, i'm sorry to hear you are feeling so tired and worn out! i totally understand, i have a 18 months old boy who keeps me on my toes all day long, sometimes i wish i had some time to myself but being a stay at home mom, the only time off i really get is when he naps or when he sleeps, hehe. i took lamictal for bipolar and it helped me stay stable with my moods, it was the only thing that has helped me. i had a lot of irritation/anger and it helped me so much, i hated the fact i had to get off of it due to insurance issues. i'm looking forward to getting back on it (hopefully) after my dr appt at the end of the month. it does sound like you have a lot of stress, and that is not good, do you see a therapist so you can talk about everything and learn ways of coping with everything that is going on? 
This post has been edited by adorabelle: Nov 5 2009, 08:40 PM
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Nov 5 2009, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE (melpointy @ Nov 5 2009, 08:20 PM) I guess you just need to laugh at the small things too like my son today grabbing a tampon out of my purse...."Mine" hahaha LoL how funny you said that, my son just did that the other day and ran off with it and had a blast...  It will be interesting when we move, I hope he didn't hide any in his room... he is good at hiding things, lol  You are right, being thankful for the little things is what matters and to recognize those little moments and cherish them. You are a very strong person for having so much faith! Do not give up, and hang in there, you will get through this 
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~ A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference. ~
~ Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of Just going along, Listening to all the things you Can't hear, and Not Bothering. ~
~ You can't stay in Your corner of the Forest waiting for Others to come to You. You have to go to Them sometimes. ~
~ When late morning rolls around and you're feeling a bit Out of Sorts, don't worry; you're probably just a little Eleven O'clockish. ~
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Nov 6 2009, 03:31 PM
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hello melpointy, i also have seroquel and iam on 350mg. i fined if i take my in the morning i tend to get really tired. and feel i cant carry on in the day. so i tend to take it in two parts one 150mg about 5pm then the rest just befor i go bed. i also take mirtiazipine. but i find if i take it in the morning it will help me wake up a little bit , this is antidepressent. i am so sorry you are having a bad time. my heart goes out to you. i have a little boy of 9 years and he hard work. so i can understand where you are coming from. If you dont mind i pray for you tonight. many hugs to you and keep up your hard work. be kind to your self emma QUOTE (melpointy @ Nov 5 2009, 11:04 PM) Has anyone had any help with Lamictal with depression, anger, anxiety etc. I personally dont due well with antidepressents but I need something that will help the constant anxiety, fear, fatigue, etc. The other meds I am currently taking 100 mg seroquel .75 mg klonopin 5mg melatonin (natural supplement for sleep) I feel like I am at wits end with stress, financial, lack of energy etc. My husband suffers from congestive heart failure, and I have an active 2.5 year old. I need to get better. I have zero energy and coffee does nothing for me anymore. I guess all I have left is my Faith? Is there a Chrisitan section on this forum?
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Thanks for takeing the time out to care.
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Nov 6 2009, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE I guess you just need to laugh at the small things too like my son today grabbing a tampon out of my purse...."Mine" hahaha This tottally cracks me up! yes, the small things are wonderful, and combined they can make for "BIG MOMENTS"! Thanks for sharing! Deepster
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