I took the pill about 9:15 pm last night. I will put it in my purse and take with me tonight. This way I don't have to run home when we are out. I still had issues falling asleep. I fell asleep around midnight. I woke up at 2:45. I got up but felt a bit drunk, nothing horrible, just a bit ditzy. I went to the bathroom and tried to get back to sleep, but last time I was awake and looked at the time it was 4:11.
Anyway, I woke up a little before 8 and felt normal. I don't have extra drowsiness or anything. I noticed a tiny change though. Not sure if it was the meds. I woke up and I didn't feel reluctant to get up as usual.
Anyway, it is now 1:25 pm and I need a nap. I am not sleepy. This is my usual nap time, so it's not out of the ordinary. I usually finish work by this time and take an hour nap to recharge. It seems I am always tired.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Interactions
OK, so doctor said don't drink too much. Cut down. I can cut down, because I have not even felt like drinking lately anyway. I drink because I am trying to wake up, that's all. So, I researched this interaction with the medication, just to be safe. and.. it left me so confused. Are those not the usual symptoms of alcohol? or am I just not reading it right. I mean if I am drunk, I won't be able to concentrate, I will be dizzy, might be drowsy, and should not drive or use heavy machinery... just sayn'.
"Alcohol, (ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using lamoTRIgine together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with lamoTRIgine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of lamoTRIgine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor."
Taken from: http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/lamotrigine,lamictal.html
Psych appointment
I had a psych appointment today. I waited 2 months for it, maybe more. Anyway, the last time I went they assigned me to a new doctor. i have been off meds for a couple of years now.
I was on Wllbutrin for about three years, it was workin ok, not great but better than without.
After I had issues with panic while swallowing pills, I had to go on Prozac, which is liquid. I looked it up and suggested it, the doctor said ok. But all it did was make me more tired and sleepy. I kept taking it for about 6 months or more. One day I stopped because I was trying for a baby. That didn't work, but I didn't go back on meds. I didn't see it helping anyway.
Well this year, I just got tired of being numb and tired. I feel numb a lot and rarely do I have any ups anymore. I used to have at least 2 manic days a month, during which I sued to clean the house good and catch up on things I put off.
I was assigned a new doctor, but last appotument was for meds and an initial consultation. So I talked to someone for a while about how I felt and she asked me all the questions they needed.
I got there late today and was stressed. I was literally running, because I was late. The doctor was stern and told me she read my file and wondered if I was truly bipolar. She asked if I am, how come I have not been on mood stabilizers. I said they tried 2 on me and I couldn't even walk. I fdrunartingk and couldn't walk, much less drive. I spaced out while on duty in Iraq, and fell asleep on my desk doing a report. I seriously didn't remember anything but starting my report and then waking up with a sticky note on my forehead. My supervisor said he let me be because he knew I was on meds and was unsure about this. I was not out long, but it scared me.
Anyway.. she said if I am truly bipolar, I need mood stabilizers. She went over my symptoms. She asked when the last time I had a manic episode. I said I don't remember. They used to happen once a month, 2 days. I would suddenly get energy and clean the whole house, till 1 am sometimes. I just would keep going and going. I could do 5 things at once and still keep track.
I have not had one in a long time, and that is why I asked for help. I felt numb and detached most of the time. I feel emotionally numb so much, I can barely feel sometimes.
She said this medication would help me.
While going over symptoms, she said she thinks I have ADD. I am suspecting she is right. I thought the inability to focus was part of bipolar.
I also just barely told Daniel about my OCD at night, and today I explained to the doctor why I can't rest at night. When I cannot sleep because there is a wrinkle on the sheets, or my shirt is "chocking" me, or my hair isn't laying just right, or I itch. Once I settle down, it's almost midnight and I still fidgety:
"I need lotion on my feet, wait, I need to clip that one nail that is catching on the sheets. Oh now that I am in the living room, let me get a cookie. Now that I have a cookie, I want a glass of juice to take to bed with me. Now back in bed.. I want to go pee. Now it's 1 am and I am finally in bed, staring like some weird owl. Ok sleep... Oh now I'm too hot, stick a leg out. Nope, put leg back in, it feels like both legs should be in or out, not one. Then I am hot, take the blankets off, sheet off. Now I am cold, wait.. what time is it? I need to be asleep!"
Problem is now hubby wants to put his arm around me, when I am barely getting to drift off to sleep, so I snap at him. he gets his feelings hurt and I am now wide awake. :(
Another thing. The doctor said try to go easy on coffee, it will just make me irritable. I said yes! I love coffee, and I drink it trying to wake up, but I seem to only get irritable and still tired. Plus the heartburn it causes sometimes.
OK.. so cut down on coffee, or get decaff. Ugh bad word! I love coffee because it is a comfort food for me, it doesn't make me wake up anymore. It used to in the 90s, but not now.
She also asked I slow down on alcohol, and try to not have it. I said if the meds work, I won't want it. Lately I am not even wanting any. I am so tired that I cannot even choose to drink. I just say yes to it hoping it will improve my mood. And after a few it used to. Now it doesn't even work like that. I just feel so tired and not interested even in drinking. It seems boring. yes I said that. SMH
Well I am going to write in here and track my progress. I take the first pill tonight.
I was on Wllbutrin for about three years, it was workin ok, not great but better than without.
After I had issues with panic while swallowing pills, I had to go on Prozac, which is liquid. I looked it up and suggested it, the doctor said ok. But all it did was make me more tired and sleepy. I kept taking it for about 6 months or more. One day I stopped because I was trying for a baby. That didn't work, but I didn't go back on meds. I didn't see it helping anyway.
Well this year, I just got tired of being numb and tired. I feel numb a lot and rarely do I have any ups anymore. I used to have at least 2 manic days a month, during which I sued to clean the house good and catch up on things I put off.
I was assigned a new doctor, but last appotument was for meds and an initial consultation. So I talked to someone for a while about how I felt and she asked me all the questions they needed.
I got there late today and was stressed. I was literally running, because I was late. The doctor was stern and told me she read my file and wondered if I was truly bipolar. She asked if I am, how come I have not been on mood stabilizers. I said they tried 2 on me and I couldn't even walk. I fdrunartingk and couldn't walk, much less drive. I spaced out while on duty in Iraq, and fell asleep on my desk doing a report. I seriously didn't remember anything but starting my report and then waking up with a sticky note on my forehead. My supervisor said he let me be because he knew I was on meds and was unsure about this. I was not out long, but it scared me.
Anyway.. she said if I am truly bipolar, I need mood stabilizers. She went over my symptoms. She asked when the last time I had a manic episode. I said I don't remember. They used to happen once a month, 2 days. I would suddenly get energy and clean the whole house, till 1 am sometimes. I just would keep going and going. I could do 5 things at once and still keep track.
I have not had one in a long time, and that is why I asked for help. I felt numb and detached most of the time. I feel emotionally numb so much, I can barely feel sometimes.
She said this medication would help me.
While going over symptoms, she said she thinks I have ADD. I am suspecting she is right. I thought the inability to focus was part of bipolar.
I also just barely told Daniel about my OCD at night, and today I explained to the doctor why I can't rest at night. When I cannot sleep because there is a wrinkle on the sheets, or my shirt is "chocking" me, or my hair isn't laying just right, or I itch. Once I settle down, it's almost midnight and I still fidgety:
"I need lotion on my feet, wait, I need to clip that one nail that is catching on the sheets. Oh now that I am in the living room, let me get a cookie. Now that I have a cookie, I want a glass of juice to take to bed with me. Now back in bed.. I want to go pee. Now it's 1 am and I am finally in bed, staring like some weird owl. Ok sleep... Oh now I'm too hot, stick a leg out. Nope, put leg back in, it feels like both legs should be in or out, not one. Then I am hot, take the blankets off, sheet off. Now I am cold, wait.. what time is it? I need to be asleep!"
Problem is now hubby wants to put his arm around me, when I am barely getting to drift off to sleep, so I snap at him. he gets his feelings hurt and I am now wide awake. :(
Another thing. The doctor said try to go easy on coffee, it will just make me irritable. I said yes! I love coffee, and I drink it trying to wake up, but I seem to only get irritable and still tired. Plus the heartburn it causes sometimes.
OK.. so cut down on coffee, or get decaff. Ugh bad word! I love coffee because it is a comfort food for me, it doesn't make me wake up anymore. It used to in the 90s, but not now.
She also asked I slow down on alcohol, and try to not have it. I said if the meds work, I won't want it. Lately I am not even wanting any. I am so tired that I cannot even choose to drink. I just say yes to it hoping it will improve my mood. And after a few it used to. Now it doesn't even work like that. I just feel so tired and not interested even in drinking. It seems boring. yes I said that. SMH
Well I am going to write in here and track my progress. I take the first pill tonight.
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