Anybody have big terrible neurological problems?

What was your former pill for bipolar: lamotrigine?

Aphasia … and yet you can type on Datalounge?

Miracle cure?

Quetiapine (brand name Seroquel) can cause aphasia.

OP is also suffering from the heartbreak of baldness from Valproate, and he cannot stop raging and throwing things. You're in quite a pickle, OP!

OP, sorry to hear of your troubles.

I have Narcolepsy Type 1 and other chronic sleep disorders. It was a relief to be diagnosed and told what was actually going on.

I hope it gets better for you soon.

Sorry to hear, and yes OP I have been too. Especailly in the past week or so. I mix up words constantly, have trouble processing written words and spoken words. I have been on long term medication but have never experienced issues before now. To be honest I'm scared to get a head scan, I bet my brain looks so crispy and fried because that's how it feels and I'm only 34.

Not to sound insane but, covid? I had it in August and am vaxxed up to the gills like most of the world.

When it gets to that point, it's best to start thinking about somatic treatment alternatives... such as ect, tms, vns, dbs (vc, vs), microdosing, etc.... (Yes, getting it covered by insurance can be an issue. Lacking that, you may try consulting a mental health nutritionist and also, find a hands-on cbt therapist or retreat for a radical lifestyle change. Still pricey but not as expensive as potentially multiple sessions if your healthcare won't cover. Or lookup research opportunities looking for volunteers.)

Such evasive treatments do carry other serious risks but if you're taking a huge cocktail and it's starting to lead to more serious complications, then this is the point they should be recommending some alternatives.. if they're unable to find a traditional alternative.

The older you get, the more resistant you may become as well as the more affected by side effects as new complications (some brought on by aging) arise.

The mental health industry is utter shit right now... there's massive international shortages (more quit than join the field.)

So, it's largely in your hands as to what you want to risk... you have to be your own advocate.

[Quote]OP is also suffering from the heartbreak of baldness from Valproate, and he cannot stop raging and throwing things.

OP is Bruce Willis!

Someone needs to have their stolen copy of the DSM taken away. I’m looking at you, OP.

Did you ever find out what was causing your problems OP?

No but my bipolar meds have given me a broke thyroid and stage 2b kidney disease. (Lithium).

I condole you Op.

I have MS. Does that count?

R12 Have you watched Terry Wahls on greatly improving her MS?

R2. Aphasia is about speech, not writing. My sister, who has glioblastoma, has aphasia as a result of radiation necrosis. She can think and write in language just fine, but can only speak a word or a few at a time. No tumor regrowth after three years (thanks to chemo, radiation, and a device called Optune), but the aphasia may or may not be permanent. So it goes with major illnesses. Given that glioblastoma typically has a 12-18 month life expectancy, three years with no regrowth is a blessing even with aphasia.

R6 I had COVID last summer and I haven't been the same, mentally, since. The biggest lingering thing is the huge dip in my stamina - I get tired and exhausted much more easily than ever before. But I've also experienced a lot of brain fog type symptoms like you're describing - memory lapses, difficulty organizing speech, slowed down thinking and processing, having to reread things a few times, etc. I started being a lot more discerning about my nutrition and sleeping habits and that's made a noticeable difference but I've never felt as clear and energetic as I did before I got COVID. I'm hoping more research into long COVID symptoms will find some solutions - I'm pretty bummed out about it.