Posted by Minnie-Haha on March 30, 2005, at 18:43:26
In reply to Re: switch to trileptal from lamictal? » Minnie-Haha, posted by tendency on March 30, 2005, at 17:58:16
> i didnt realize that the anger/irritability was associated with mania.
Yeah. For instance, in Dysphoric Mania. There's a recent thread here on this:http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20050222/msgs/461961.html
Of course, there are many things that can cause irritability and anger. For instance, anxiety can cause it. So is it important to know what's causing it? I think it can help you spend less time tracking down the right therapy for you, but it seems like a lot of folks (myself included) have to go through trial and error. Oh, it'll be great when you can get a medical test to DX bipolar disorder (or whatever), but until then... Sigh.
Are you working closely with a doctor? Hopefully a pdoc? You really need someone you can see regularly and be objective while you go through your trial periods.
Good luck.
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> i think the lamictal is pretty much a bust. ill wean off it and think ill try trileptal and then, if that doesnt work, give neurontin a shot.
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> maybe ill go for xyrem as well.
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