new here....(trig?)

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Registered: 03-31-2003
new here....(trig?)
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Wed, 06-22-2005 - 11:56pm

Hi,
I've been reading some postings and thought maybe I could join in? I'm 28, female, married with a 13 month old DS. I was diagnosed as bipolar seven years ago and have been on nearly ever med available. However, last week my psychiatrist put me on Trileptal. Have any of you tried this? If so, could you tell me about your experience? I am currently depressed, and just can't quite get out of it. I'm usually more manic or hypomanic. I cannot stand feeling so dull and lethargic. It sucks. Everything seems like so much work and effort, I could just sit down and cry. But no one seems to understand. I have to go to my inlaws house tomorrow. They don't understand that I'm sick. When I did not go last weekend DH just said, "She's sick." But it never clicks with them what that means. Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know I'm around, and hopefully I can give and recieve some support :)

Thanks,
Sonja

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Registered: 09-21-2003
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 12:39am

Welcome to the boards. Everyone here is extremely supportive and wonderful!

I can totally relate to the family not understanding your being sick. My husband told me tonight he is sick to death of me and my moods. ARGH!

I've never taken the med you are talking about, but I'm sure some of the girls on the board have taken them and can give you some advice. I'm currently on Lamictal and it is really doing well for me.

Do you have any hobbies? Tell us a little about yourself. :)

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Registered: 04-14-2003
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 1:01am
Hi am new here too this is my first post actually. I am 28 years old too. I got diagnosed with BP about a year ago. I have known though for a really long time. I was on Trileptal for about 3 months it seemed to help but my dr ended up taking me off it and putting me on Lamictal. I think the Trileptal was better though. I hope it helps you.
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 10:47am

Sonja,


Welcome to the board, I'm glad you found us--this is a great place of support with a WONDERFUL group of ladies (unless there are some lurker guys, in which case--please speak up!).


I took Trileptal for a short time, but discontinued it because of a side effect that really effected my quality of life--can't remember now exactly what, but was sufficient enough for me to throw in the towel on it early on!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 5:57pm

Welcome to the board. I hope you find all the support and love that I did when I joined just a few months ago.

Missy

 
 
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 5:58pm

Just wanted to say welcome. Can't help you on the med, because I have only tried abilify and geodon and a host of AD. Hope you get some relief soon.

Missy

 
 
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Registered: 05-11-2003
Thu, 06-23-2005 - 6:07pm
I am new here too, but I just wanted to say I hope that your side effects are short lived and you soon find some relief. I know just how you feel, I've have that with most of the meds I have tried.

littlemascara
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Registered: 02-06-2004
Fri, 06-24-2005 - 1:40pm

Welcome (((Sonja)))

I personally don't have any experience with the drug, but I wanted to welcome you. You've found a great bunch of women here (if I do say so myself) ;)

I wish I could be more hypo/manic with the occasional depression but it's the other way around for me. Usually. In the summer I get more mania overall and in the winter more depression, but I cycle within those seasons too.

Welcome again.

Hugs,
Amanda

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Fri, 06-24-2005 - 3:32pm

Welcome Sonja,

I do hope the trileptal helps you. It did the exact reverse for me. It caused severe rage in me, and I have a rage problem to begin with. I truly hated trileptal. Most all the meds I've taken have not really helped me at all. Now I'm on trazodone only. It helps me sleep at night. Pdoc and I are scheduled for a med overview soon.

Good Luck with the med, it doesn't always mess with ya like it did me.

Hugs & Hope
Carla