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Mon, 03-27-2006 - 5:55am

Hi, I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Renee, and I was diagnosed with Bipolar about a year ago. I had been treated for depression for years, and when my doctor increased my dosage of effexor....I went totally manic! I wasn't even acting like myself. I did things I would never had done before. It was scary. Anyway, I'm now taking Lamictal, Effexor, and Xanax (PRN). I also suffer from a lot of anxiety. I have 5 children, and they cause a lot of stress sometimes. I have recently been seeing a therapist twice a week. I began cutting myself...trying to deal with the stress. Well, I hope to get to know everyone better. I'm glad I found this board.

Renee

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 7:09am

Hi and Welcome !!!


Glad you found us !

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Registered: 01-30-2004
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 7:25am
Hi Renee!
Nice to "meet" you. I have 4 kids and a husband who acts like one so I understand where the stress comes from!
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 9:00am

Renee,


Welcome to the group--I'm glad you found us--this is a great place of support!

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Registered: 02-06-2004
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 1:38pm

Hi Renee.


I too am taking lamictal (as well as perphenazine, amitriptyline and clonazepam plus ativan PRN). How is it working for you? I'm loving it. It has actually helped my depression. I'm not quite at that sweet spot yet, but getting there.


I too have anxiety issues (hence the clonazepam and ativan).


Well, welcome and I hope we can be of some help to you.

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Registered: 03-27-2006
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 3:04pm

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I have now read the rules for board. I should have done that first. Let me apologize for writing sensitive subject matter without posting trig in my title. I hope I didn't upset anyone.

As for the Lamictal...I'm loving it! I just finished the starter pack, and I can tell a world of difference. I was previously taking Trileptal, and I felt like a zombie.

Thanks again everyone!.......Renee

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 03-28-2006 - 7:11am

Hi Renee...

Of course its okay, you didn't upset anyone...please dont worry about that!

I take Trileptal now...I'm only on a small dose right now, and only at night...it knocks me right out! I liked Lamictal too, though...My meds get changed around a lot...frustrating.

Anyway, I hadn't had a chance to say hello yet. Welcome.

Hugs!

Keli

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Registered: 11-03-2005
Tue, 03-28-2006 - 7:29am

Welcome Renee.

Brenda

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Registered: 11-22-2003
Wed, 03-29-2006 - 11:25pm

Hi, Renee! Welcome to the board. I'm sorry I didn't welcome you earlier. Life is crazy! I hope you find this board helpful. The ladies on this board are amazing and they're GREAT friends!


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