I was diagnosed with bipolar in 2005. But over the years as I became more educated about it, I was like "Hey? I'm not manic, I don't do these crazy, wild things that they say bipolar people do! I'm just majorly depressed!" Now I feel idiotic!!
Should I be on Lamictal if I'm NOT bipolar?
- Asked
- 10 Nov 2012 by taiowa72
- Updated
- 22 Aug 2015
- Topics
- lamictal, mania, bipolar disorder
Responses (6)
Exactly! That's what's I'm saying though, I'm not bipolar. Could this drug be effecting my brain? Should'nt I be on a normal antidepressant?
I've been on Lamical for years and I really havent noticed any happier moods. But then again I was in an abusive marriage for thirteen years. I JUST got divorced and since moved out...
I would answer yes. It (Lamictal) certainly (if I were perscribing) would not be on my list. There is a vast selection of anti-depressants, that are perscribed for depression. However, I really do not know what your diagnosis is. If its depression, and you are not a manic depressive, you should not be on Lamictal.
I would discourage non medical people to state what drugs are for. Member states a fair question and lamictal has definately off label applications. Please let's curb our tendancy to think black vs. white.
Hi, I'm not an m.d. But I can tell you that my son is not bipolar but on the autism spectrum d endures mood dysregulation. Lamictal is a great stabilizer. I ambipar and take it with lithium. I needed it because it'll idea a lift vs being so stable I'm "flatlining." Good luck to u.
I don't know if I am exactly bipolar, but I have always suffered from terrible depressions and extreme moodiness. After being off Lamictal for awhile, I have just gone back onto it as the moodiness and irritability has really been affecting my relationships negatively. I have found, before, that this medication is the only one that stabilizes my moods in a pleasant way, without compromising my creativity or passion, and without "flatlining" my vibrant and colourful, quirky, eccentric personality.

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- Lamictal Information for Consumers
- Lamictal Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Lamictal (detailed)
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Great answer.-