Back on the right track!

atorturedsoul | June 24, 2010

I put in another call to my doctor on Tuesday and told him the rash had cleared up. I was instructed to continue the Lamictal. I started taking it again that night and I am back on the right track. I had a pretty bad headache most of Wednesday but the withdrawals seem to be [...]

Winner of the Kroger Gift Card

atorturedsoul | June 23, 2010

Congratulations, Lethea Benson! You have won a $30 Kroger gift card!
I would like to thank everyone for entering and encourage you to watch for my next giveaway!

Am I alive?

atorturedsoul | June 22, 2010

I’m not so sure. I am pretty sure I exist but I can’t swear. That’s how disconnected I am.
I have tried my best to work today. It’s impossible. I am self-employed so I can take off as long as I want. Of course, I don’t make any money when I don’t work. I can afford [...]

Withdrawals

atorturedsoul | June 22, 2010

Well, I decided not to take the lamictal any more and it is now day…well, let me think about this. I don’t even know what day it is. How in the world am I going to work like this?
My hands feel tingly and my body is numb. I am disconnected from myself. It’s impossible to [...]

Lamictal rash?

atorturedsoul | June 18, 2010

I am currently on vacation but I needed/wanted to share this so maybe someone who has some experience with it can offer some insight.
Yesterday a rash of some sort suddenly covered both arms. It was bright red, slightly raised and itchy. I have not been exposed to anything like poison oak or ivy. I spent [...]

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atorturedsoul

I am a 36 year old mother of four wonderful children living in the great state of Tennessee. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic features and Panic Disorder with agoraphobia. All About Bipolar is intended to offer advice to others dealing with this disorder. If my experiences help one person to see that they are not alone in coping with bipolar disorder, then I have accomplished my goal.