YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I have been on meds for depression and a mood disorders for 5+ yearsand have never asked a dr for any specific medication but I think I want to ask for something for anxiety/stress. A friend gave me a handful of Xanax. I was gonna try them for recreational purposes but noticed the intended benefit o...

I am a social binge drinker(meaning I drink socially to get drunk and do not drink daily) and I take lamagotrine.

I have never noticed any significant side effects but my dr. repeatedly tells me the alcohol cancels the meds effectiveness.

Little first hand experience for you. Best of luck.

Thanks guys. Should have posted sooner but Internet access is limited to free wifi and spotty sprint 3G. No doubt about craving something. I think I found it but can't keep my emotions, moods and headspace from fucking it up. Its so hard when it should be so easy. I can't trust and I do everything i...

I am 41 years old getting a divorce. I have been diagnosed with an yet to be defined mood disorder, if my psychiatrist had to label it it would be bi-polar. Currently taking Lithium, Wellbutrin, Lamictal and ambian. Been in this combo for a while . Seems to have helped with a lot if the impulses to ...