Would like to introduce myself - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

sassy8 · 01-16-2008, 10:36 AM

Hi I've been dx with bipolar disorder since around 1998. I've been on a emotional roller coaster for along time before being dx and after. I've visited the hospital more than I care to remember. It seemed that the medications were never going to help me for any length of tme. My family sure got frustrated with me, but never gave up. I lost my first husband because of my crazy moods and his abusiveness. Then I found my second husband and we've been married for 20 yrs this february the 13th. I've been on cymbalta and lamictal for a year now and doing alot better. I call cymbalta my miracle drug. Oh! I have two wonderful boys. One 19 and the other 17. Life isn't always easy, but better. I'm still moody and have anxiety. Looking forward to meeting all of you. Sassy

CarenR · 01-16-2008, 02:19 PM

welcome Sassy, you will find information and much caring here......

I have Bipolar. 1

Caren

seaturtle · 01-16-2008, 04:14 PM

Hello, and welcome,

This board is great. I'm sure you will find help and support here.

You wrote about Cymbalta being a wonder drug for you. May I ask if you've tried other antidepressants in the past, and how the Cymbalta is helping you? I've been through all of the SSRI's and still suffer from a great deal of depression.

Hope to see you posting regularly.

Seaturtle

Jenn4508 · 01-16-2008, 04:22 PM

Welcome Sassy - I too have been diagnosed with BiPolar 1, it is still not under control but I refuse to give up... Can't seem to get the right med combo....

Glad to have you here, Jenn

ripka · 01-16-2008, 05:11 PM

Hi Sassy and welcome :-)

I also am new here to this site. Looks great so far with a lot of information on it.

Lamictal is a new medication for me, started it about 6 weeks ago. My dosage in now 100mg and am due for an increase up to 200mg a day on Friday. I have done well on it so far, so it feels like it will work for me.

I was dx bipolar back in '97, but was alergic to Lithium, Depracote, and Tergratol, so have been treated with combinations on SSRI's. Last summer I spotted some manic behavior, but dr took a wait and see approach. Opppps. wrong move. By end of Nov, I was full blown manic. Slowly working my way back into a much more balanced emotional state now.

Looking forward to meeting folks here, and sharing with everyone

~~ Ripka