Bipolar

Lamictal rash - what's it look like?
I've been on lamictal for a year on a stable dose of 200mg daily. I have small welts, they look likebug bites, all over my body. Is this consistent to what lamictal does? ... 28 Jan 2006 22:21

Dieting
I am on a slimming diet (nothing drastic), just reduction in calories, because my dr. is very concerned about the weight gain after yrs on these drugs; yesterday i got a bit sick and was not sure what was wrong with me until i tested eating salty food -- the sickness (various symptoms) went away -- it was the lith... 17 Jan 2006 02:11

bp1 or bp2
Hi all. Can someone explain the difference between bp1 and bp2 to me? I was unaware there are 2 types. Many thanks! Rene' ... 17 Jan 2006 15:19

Looking for a reason to live
Looking for a Reason to Live In hind sight, I've struggled with bipolar for at least 9 years. The first 2 or 3 years, about '97-'98, my wife thought I depressed. I eventually agreed with her. I went to see a pdoc who offered me meds, which I refused. I worked with emotional... 1 Jan 2006 18:50

New Newbie
Hi group, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm a 34 year old man. Previously fairly successful in life but these past few years have spiralled out of control. I haven't been able to hold a job, maintain a relationship or really function well at all. I've always known about my Social Anxiety but I've recently been d... 14 Dec 2005 13:20

Loving someone with bipolar
I bought my wife a book titled LOVING SOMEONE WITH BIPOLAR. Right now I am in a mixed cycle..at least I think I am...will be seeing my pdoc Monday. My current state gives rise to the question... Is it really possible to LOVE someone with bipolar. Or merely tolerate them when they are stable and pray to which... 13 Dec 2005 13:20

Reality TV Show about Danny Bonaduce (a Bipolar-Maniac?)
RE: Reality TV Show about Danny Bonaduce who is Bipolar? Well I was watching the reality TV show called "Breaking Bonaduce" tonight. Bonaduce was acting totally wild and dangerously. My wife said that was exactly like me to a tee. I sat there thinking it is the steroids that is on making him nuts like that (so c... 20 Oct 2005 13:57

Why Can't I Remember My Childhood??
I'm 44 years old,and can't remember a thing about my childhood....The only age i can remember is when i was 17 years old...Thats the only age ....everything else is blanked.......I have been having dreams of things,that are very scary to me but don't know if these things happened to me or just dreams.....i've been ... 7 Oct 2005 20:09

Geodom
Anyone have experience with this drug? I just started it last week, in place of Seroquel, @40mg and then upped per pdoc to 80mg. I have experienced terrible sinus pain and had to use my inhaler for the first time in months, I also haven't slept well at all.....which is not good for someone with bipolar. I'm sta... 7 Oct 2005 20:09

Personal topic: help with broken relationship
Hi. I'm just surviving a very important relationship that's on the rocks and would love some advice, support, opinions. I was engaged to Mr. M in April. The two years I was with him, he smoked a lot of marijuana. We figured out that he was self medicating himself for the anxiety he suffers from. Last year, ... 7 Oct 2005 20:09