bipolar disorde
"I'm a 23 year old female with bipolar II (I haven't had issues with hypomania since I was about 16 so my main issues are depression, anger, and anxiety). In the past I've been on lithium, seroquel, and abilify all of which were a nightmare for me with terrible side effects. I was so sick of the side effects that I stopped taking my medication cold turkey & was medication free for a couple years (I experienced a lot of bad depression during that time). I finally went back to my doctor about 3 years ago when the depression felt too unmanageable and got prescribed lamictal. It did wonders for me. I still struggle but the lamtical (100mg twice daily) makes it manageable combined with therapy and strict lifestyle changes. I experience NO side effects"