Tag Archives: lamotrigine

Call her Nurse Awesome

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Claire

So, I’ve just demolished two apple turnovers and I have a bottle of orange Lucozade by my side. Husband has Lady smooshed up next to him while we watch wrestling (she keeps falling asleep and waking up only to get … Continue reading →

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We deserve better; I deserve better!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Claire

My last post about the aftermath of the EU referendum results was controversial, to say the least. The best reactions were definitely from my Husband – he said he had been laughing about it all through work that day, and … Continue reading →

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225mg to 150 mg

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Claire

“So What Do You Do For Fun?” – Magic: The Gathering, Mental Health – And Me, by Claire Stephenson – Manaleak.com Game of Thrones and What ‘ship May Never Be – somenerdgirl.com I slept all day yesterday, just to avoid … Continue reading →

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No, I need a competent psychiatrist!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Claire

Today started out so well. I finished my second university assignment after being granted an extension, watched new Game of Thrones and got ready in plenty of time for my appointment with the ANP – Advanced Nurse Practitioner in case … Continue reading →

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Not again!

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Claire

When I saw Dr Nutkins-May back in February, he promised that he would set some bits in motion to get me more help, monitor my new meds and generally have a bit more communication. Well, I phoned up this week … Continue reading →

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Oh no… down I go…

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Claire

Friends, I am tired. It has been far too long since I last saw Dr Nutkins-May, and despite talk of having access to an Administrative Practitioner Nurse, more regular appointments and exploring therapy options, I am exactly where I was … Continue reading →

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Lamotrigine – two weeks later

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Claire

Dr Nutkins-May was kind enough to give me a month’s refill of lamotrigine as he had offered to do during our last appointment. I’m really pleased with this as I’ve found I usually have to jump through hoops to get … Continue reading →

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Lamotrigine – one week later

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Claire

Officially been on lamotrigine for a week now, and it’s been an interesting one. The 16 hour coma I went through on my second day was seemingly a one-off which is a relief given the claims I’ve had from followers … Continue reading →

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Lamotrigine – day 2

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Claire

Second day of my new medication regime. Well, I don’t know if I can even call it a day, seeing as I didn’t get up until past 4 this afternoon… I slept like the dead. I also dreamt of the … Continue reading →

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And the medication adventure begins again…

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Claire

Today was my long-awaited psychiatrist appointment. After more rapid mood swings and two absences in a row from my voluntary job, I needed to see Dr Nutkins-May more than ever. Husband had already insisted on coming with me and luckily … Continue reading →

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