Morning "funk" normal?
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Morning "funk" normal?
| Tue, 10-17-2006 - 10:22am |
I have a question, is it "normal" to wake up most mornings in a "funk" that lifts about 3 hrs later even on MS's? I am on Lamictal 50 mg twice a day and am wondering if I should ask about an up in dosage the next time I go to the pdoc or if this is just part of the "fun" of bp and NO amount of dosage will alleviate it. ?Problem? seems to be worse during the week when I have to struggle awake to an alarm at 5:30 in the morning. Could that be part of the issue also?
Thanks in advance,
tk


It could be normal. A lot of non-Bp people I know are NOT morning people. Its harder for us to wake up too in the a.m. because of meds.
Coffee and/or other caffeine works wonders.
:)
God could not be everywhere, so
Sorry, I had seen this in other posts so thought was pretty standard. MS = mood stabilizers. I tend to try to stay on the lowest dosages possible. Thanks for your input. Appreciate all answers.
Thanks,
tk
This is kind of what I thought, but just wanted some other peoples experiences.
That sounds like it could really suck "suzi". Get up in a "good" mood then go downhill all day. UGH! I think I'll take my morning funk and then ramp up thank you.
"keli", yeah, caffine and sugar WOOO HOOOO, what a rush, LOL, but afraid what that may be doing to the rest of the day....tend to "crash" when one comes off the sugar rush.
Thanks, keep the responses coming please,
tk
Hi there!
I have this problem as well; in fact, I even posed this question on this board not too long ago and got the same type of responses that you did - no one shared my problem.
I also am in a funk in the morning, which usually doesn't lift until I've got my kids out of the house and I'm in my office. Hard to explain, but its different than simply the morning rush. My thoughts are very negative and oppressive. I'm not just tired or "not quite awake yet," I feel sad and weepy.
I don't know what to blame this on, but have started pushing the negative thoughts away and praying in the morning, talking to GOD and asking for positive energy. It's helped me tremendously.
Just my .02. Love, Mo.
I can relate to the negative and oppresive thoughts....EXACTLY what I go through. All the negatives in my life just seem "magnified" somehow.
Not into organized religions and turning my problems over to god, thanks for the input though....glad to see you have found a way to sort of push those thoughts away. Oh well, I'll keep experimenting. Did you try increasing meds? Are you on any?
Thanks,
tk
I take Lamictal too...200mgs. at night. Maybe you do need a dosage increase?
Renee
Dear Tx:
Yes I do take meds, but - AND THIS IS JUST FOR ME - I don't believe in relying on medication to get this disease under control. I take meds, but I also pray, meditate, exercise strenuously, stay on a careful diet, never drink alcohol or take drugs (other than prescription drugs taken as prescribed) and see a therapist. My own personal belief is that meds alone are not going to give you a high quality of life - you have to fight this with every resource available.
Best of luck! Love, Mo.
I agree whole heartedly....that is why I am reluctant to up the meds if this is something that is going to happen no matter what I take. This morning was ALOT better than it has been in sometime. Didn't have to get up at 5:30 either. Slipped my shift for work needs and woke up around 10....didn't want to get up, BUT wasn't in a "funk" either. Maybe lack of sleep is exacerbating this.
Thanks,
tk