I’ve been taking lamotrigine for a couple of weeks now to lift my mood. We’ve increased it rapidly, due to my being on a ward, so we’re able to monitor for the very serious rash it can cause. It seems that at 50mg it’s enough to cause a definite mood shift.
I actually enjoyed activities recently! Just sitting and knitting brought me pleasure. I felt good when I swam. Just the little things of life made me feel enjoyment – this is very new to me.
Today is a bit of a slow day, and I’ve questioned, oh no I am feeling low again? I was expecting OT groups, but instead people had one to ones. I didn’t sleep well the night before, so I’ve napped all this afternoon, and when awake I’ve felt bored.
But I don’t feel in pain emotionally. Today feels boring, not life.
I think that’s a major difference.
PDA fae 