Back on Lamictal - symptoms?

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Hey everyone, long time no see.

I recently started back on Lamictal after not taking it for several months and I just now started back on it after having a period of hypomania. But for some reason it feels like I’m more angry and depressed. Like to the point of wanting to lash out at people (at least I have a decent amount of self-control). It’s not like me to do that.

I just turned 21 and I feel the same way I felt when I was 14: angsty, severely depressed, full of rage. Is this normal and do I just sit this out until my system gets used to it or do I need to contact my doctor?

Thanks, everyone!

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I’m on Lamictal and cannot tolerate anything over 12.5mg or I become euphoric and manic.
Maybe you are experiencing some mania?
I would let your doctor know right away

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Hi Wave,

I have bipolar II but I think you may be correct in terms I may be experiencing some sort of relapse of hypomania. It’s so weird because I’m never like this when I’m hypomanic, but I will definitely contact her.

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Besides, Lamictal is usually an activating drug so I could understand the anger and rage.

Yeah contact your doctor, you may need an adjustment

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Thank you for the advice! Their office is closed now but I will call her office first thing in the morning.

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