LAMICTAL REVIEW- PART 5 -MY EXPERIENCE

[@mistysharinggodsblessings]

Just found you ty for putting all this out i can totally relate wishing you the best God Bless❤

[@rhondaklemple4855]

Thank you for being honest. Let’s pray we feel relief

[@zoecain123]

I agree! Let's pray for relief. I hope you are doing well

[@billz281]

Hi Zoe, I can relate to the feeling about not wanting to take medications because you don't want to put your control in the hands of a medication. I had a nurse practitioner tell me something that helped me with this thought. They said not to think of medications as a crutch but more of a tool to get us where we want to be. For example, if we want to travel somewhere that is 15 miles away, we have options to get there. We could walk, but that would take a really long time and probably make us tired when we get there, or we could take a car and we would get there in a fraction of the time. Medications are like the car, we don't have to use them but they sure make the journey a hell of a lot easier. Thank you for posting! I just started back on Lamictal this week along with Effexor 75mg and Seroquel 50mg. From when I remember taking Lamictal in the past, as the Lamictal went up I didnt have to take Seroquel anymore.

[@zoecain123]

Hi William! Thank you so much for your response and your view. This channel is my baby and any positive response I get is very helpful and inspiring. That is an interesting way to look at medications. I don’t think I’ve been experiencing the benefits of the lamictal any longer and that scares me. I don’t want to be on a high dosage of a medication but it is something to decide and think about. I also take Klonopin, which is a controversial anxiety medication and I am dependent on it and have been for the last 10 years of my life. It is a rough thing to deal with. Thank you again for your response, and I wish you luck 💜

[@nadiasmith226]

My daughter has Bipolar 1 mania for three months and she is on antipsychotics and lithium . We asked the psychiatrist to try Keppra for mania and Lamictal for depression . They are both weight neutral and best for cognitive functioning and both can be given to pregnant women. We are having difficulty trying to convince the psychiatrist. He wants her on antipsychotics for two years we are against that ,facing a brick wall .

[@mgree303]

Thank you for being so transparent. This video was really helpful!

[@zoecain123]

I’m glad this was helpful for you. I will be making more content soon 💜

[@rmichelle1996]

I appreciate this video! It's real and it's way more useful than a lot of KZbin vids. I love seeing people going through what I have, especially with mental health! ❤️

[@zoecain123]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I’ve been struggling with filming cause of some increased mental health problems that have been affecting my motivation as of late. There’s been so much in my life that has had to come first b4 YT. If you are subscribed, I hope you stick around as I have some new content coming out soon. Much love 💜

[@elizabethmarievalentine9575]

I really enjoy these! Thank you ❤️

[@liamnees2835]

I started lamotrigine today! Praying it helps with my depression and mood. Thank you for sharing this. Best of luck and godspeed

[@zoecain123]

how have you been doing on the medication?? hope all is well 💜

[@liamnees2835]

@@zoecain123 it's definitely made my mood more stable. Not crying one min and planning my future the next lol

[@zoecain123]

@@liamnees2835 lol, yes! I know exactly what you mean. I do still have my manic moments but they definitely have died down a lot.

[@wautilike]

I don't know if your still on but I listen to you and like you I am bipolar and on 50 mg lamitical and 150 wellbutrin. You mentioned therapists! Omg so true. I find that they are useless. One said go slow with everything. Pet your cat. You and I both know spending time doing anything is impossible. I pet my cat all the time. Also I know how doctor's can be. The last one was chewing and snapping her gum telling me I don't have breast cancer. The pap smear one said she has no reason to check me since I had an abortion . I had one at 17. My mother the father and everyone in between told me too. I am 61 now. Old enough to be your mother but still struggling with bipolar. I am retired. Worked 30 years in jobs behind the scenes to avoid getting too close to people due to my moods. Everytime I was offered a higher position I turned it down.

[@zoecain123]

Hello! I apologize, I am still here. KZbin put me in some kind of jail. I could not view or respond to comments for over 2 months-- it was beyond frustrating because I love making content. You paint such a vivid picture with the doctor snapping her gum that permeates apathy. I hope you have been doing well, much love

[@Shay-yv1qw]

This kind of content is needed though. It's real. So don't be down about your videos. Also, I get the anxiety about going on a higher dose. I have that too. But 75, even 100mg isn't a high dose of lamictal. Just decide for yourself the highest mg you're willing to go and communicate that and your fears to your doctor.

[@lisabreeden2295]

Ty for sharing

[@athenachiaia9556]

I like your videos. Seems like we have alot in common mental health wise. I have lamotrigine but I am scared to start it.

[@zoecain123]

Hey there! I say, take it when your ready. It’s always worth a try and you can always STOP taking it if it is causing unwanted side effects. I literally just one day popped it in my mouth and swallowed and dealt with it from there. Sometimes we have to take the jump. Good luck and keep me updated in the comments. Much love 💜

[@kattttmartinezzz]

This content is needed!

[@zoecain123]

hey! thank you, you should check out my other content as well 😊 hope everything is informational and helpful, have a great day/night

[@xanaxsnax]

Did you ever take the Hydroxyzine?

[@kyoazure6363]

I no longer take lamtical I wanted it to work the nausea I couldn’t deal with it.

[@zoecain123]

I'm sorry that you had that experience with the medication. What dosage were you on and how long were you on the medication? I never experienced nausea on the medication. What are your plans for future medications? Any ideas? Good luck to you and I will be thinking of you.

[@kyoazure6363]

@@zoecain123 I also take Zoloft I honestly don’t know where to go next

[@zoecain123]

@@kyoazure6363 what are your diagnosis? Don’t answer if you don’t feel comfortable. Just curious, maybe I could help with some insight.

[@kyoazure6363]

@@zoecain123 They never gave one. I keep asking every few months with no answer yet.

[@zoecain123]

@@kyoazure6363 are you seeing a therapist and psychiatrist?

[@chibanadel9145]

Did the lamictal cause any suicidal thoughts ?

[@zoecain123]

no it did not, but I am on a very lose dose. 50mg a day. I do suffer from suicidal ideation, but that is on or off medication. Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts ?

[@chibanadel9145]

@@zoecain123 yes

[@zoecain123]

@@chibanadel9145 How are you feeling now? I hope you are doing ok

[@val-jeanerasmus5539]

It did mine!

[@georamos4865]

I saw your first video and you mentioned hydroxyzine. If you havent taken it please dont. It ruined my life.

[@zoecain123]

that’s interesting... how so?? I know it’s a common allergy medication. Supposed to be really low impact and help you get off benzos. I took for a few years in my early 20s and had a good experience with it. Lately though, my increased anxiety and OCD has made me fearful of taking things that make me sleepy. But i’m still hoping to take the leap at some point.

[@mr.kalagh9879]

Zoe I’m starting lamotrigine soon

[@zoecain123]

wishing you all the luck in the world 💜