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Bipolar meds and weight gain

Mamma23_01

Hello Everyone, I'm very new community. My new dr. just recently told me that me that I'm bipolar. I had been on lamictal for about...

5 answers

Trileptal for Bipolar

staceypin

Is anyone on here taking Trileptal for bipolar? Any comments or results?

3 answers | 2 comments

Seroquel Rage

WoodlandStrings

I've been taking Seroquel every night for over 5 years (God help me). Even in very small doses, it is generally impossible for me to b...

13 answers | 4 comments

strange sensation in head

arcturis

Hi. I am 23 and was diagnosed bipolar when I was 18 or 19 I can't remember. Right now im taking welbutrin, risperdal, ativan, seroquel, a...

4 answers | 1 comment

Relationship with someone bipolar and an alcoholic

jamiecase

Hello, I've been seeing someone that I believe has bipolar (from everything I read about it) for few months. He's never told me he ha...

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Evening time depression

ApRiLGeTsAngry77

Hi all! I am new and wanted some input on a concern that I have had for awhile. I wake up happy everyday ( before I take my meds) That so...

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Arlington, VA

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