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[killereyes65]

hi all, i'm new here,  quick history, diagnosed finally in 2004 with bipolar II, have had a miriad of dr's and medication before and after diagnosis.  Have been treated for depression and then anxiety and now all three. My meds include 40mg of geodon, 20mg lexapro and 200 mg of lamictal in the morning.   1mg of klonipin and 60 mg of geodon at

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[museofmyself]

Hi and welcome! I can sort of relate to the "flat" feeling. While I definitely have ups and downs, I've found it difficult to cry. Not that crying all the time is a goal, but NOT being able to is frustrating. I recently had my lamictal upped from 200 mg to 300 mg due to my depression worsening and I'm hoping it doesn't leave me feeling numb. Finding the right dosage is tough. Just out of curiosity, do you also attend therapy? I've found that helps me learn how to deal with my mood swings in addition to the medication. Oh, and I'm bipolar II also. Anyway, best wishes and hope you're having a good night. :)

thanks for the reply

[killereyes65]

i have just recently started therapy again, it was an insurance thing, im sure you can understand. come to think of it i havent had a good cry in months. i'll bring that up in session this week. i dont like feeling numb, but the higher dose of geodon was making me sleep all the time. but that hasnt really changed either i still take 3 hour naps every day. i'm kind of disconnected tonight. you've given me something to think about for thursday.

Re: thanks for the reply

[museofmyself]

I'm so glad I could be of help. And you're not alone, I have to take a nap almost every day also. :-P