Posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 17:47:14
I went to a 2nd doc for an opinion a few months ago. She thinks and is treating me for ADD.
I do admit the amphetamines help with focus, but they leave me irritable. I thought irritability was a sign of BP.
In the past Wellbutrin has caused all out BP symptoms.
I am wondering if I shouldn't start back at square one with a mood stabilizer.
I cannot take Lamictil (serious reaction).
But I am wondering if something like Depakote would help with irritability and maybe even give me some focus. I think when I tried it briefly before I had trouble sleeping. Not sure if you can take a sleep med with Depakote.
I am very med sensitive and often have the opposite reactions to meds (like not falling asleep on Depakote).
Vyvanse (for ADD) made me a little manic. Adderall made me extremely irritable.
I do crave focus and motivation, but not at the cost of severe irritability.
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