Struggling with Drowsiness on Lamotrigine - Any Advice?

I've been on lamotrigine for about a month and I am literally allwayyysss drowsy, I've been taking it in the mornings. Has anyone else experienced this level of lethargy?

Can Depression Symptoms Ever Go Away?

Can depression symptoms ever go away or will I always feel little interest, have low energy and feel slightly sad forever? it's better than the lows but I would like to feel joy again.

Bipolar Survey: Diagnosis and Advice

🙂 Bipolar Survey ❤️ How old were you when you were diagnosed with Bipolar? What type do you have? What is one piece of advice you would give someone recently diagnosed?

How can I help my fiance with his mental illness?

My fiance and I both struggle with mental illnesses, his undiagnosed. We both went through a very depressive episode but I thought we were better. I am at least. How can I help him now that I've helped myself. Mine got better through medicine, he doesn't want to nor does he have the money for therapy or medicine. Help please.

How to Improve Your Health and Well-being

Hi my name's is actually Barbara.They wouldn't let me use it.i was wondering how to become more positive lose weight get healthy and eat better.

Do Depressive Episodes Affect Love for Partners?

Does anyone feel like during their depressive episodes they love their partners less? I know I love my boyfriend, more than words can express, and I can feel it when I'm (hypo)manic but my depressive episodes make me feel like he can even be an annoyance sometimes, which I'm never mean to him, it's just the way I'll fell sometimes. And I don't understand it.

Feeling Low: Seeking Advice for Depression

I'm feeling really low. what do others do when depressed?

Dealing with Depression on a Sunday

I'm really depressed and could use tips on dealing with it please. I currently don't have a therapist but even if I did, it's Sunday so it wouldn't be open.

Has Anyone Been Misdiagnosed with Bipolar 2?

I have a nagging feeling in the back of my head that I may have been misdiagnosed with bipolar 2. Has anyone had a similar experience? After re-eval was it something similar?

Struggling with Bipolar Disorder: Can We Ever Be Truly Happy?

Hiya guys, so I've just joined today. So I'm completely to this. 😕 One thing I seem to ask myself quite often lately is will we ever be happy like truly happy. I have bipolar disorder II and I feel so alone and happy at times that I just wonder if people like us can ever stay happy with it all going wrong everytime? Anyone else relate to this at all? I'd love to hear from you if you have anything that can give me some light on this situation I'm having rn. lol. x

My Psych Doc is Leaving and I'm Not Happy About It

My psych doc is leaving. I don't want a new one, I liked the one I had!

Looking for fellow Bipolar II sufferers

Is anyone else out there actually, for sure, diagnosed, 100% bipolar II? I feel like there are no other bipolar II people, but a ton of bipolar I.

Connecting with others who understand my invisible struggles

I want to connect/communicate with people that understand me and my feelings. I need to feel less alone. Being successful doesn’t always mean stable emotionally. My disorders and diagnosis are invisible but very real.

Considering Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital - What to Know?

I’ve been thinking about going inpatient voluntarily to a psychiatric hospital, has anyone been in there and has any information about the insurance coverage and fees?

How fast do hypomanic episodes come?

how quick do (hypo)manic episodes come for y’all? i get what i think are hypomanic episodes (in between diagnoses and psychs rn) So suddenly and out of nowhere sometimes and i’m wondering if that’s normal or not m

Adjusting to Normalcy After Psych Hospitalization

i just got released from the psych hospital today after being there for a week. i feel very... loopy for lack of a better word. i'm not sure how to adjust to being home and normalcy. does anyone have any advice or tips?

Greetings from a New Member!

Hi everyone, how are you today?

Managing Bipolar Type 2 Disorder with Aromatherapy and Meditation

bipolar type 2 disorder is tough and it's feels like meds only help a little bit. But I have found two things that help me out alot. Aroma therapy with essential oils and meditation