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Author: u/ToughPerfect664

“I feel as if my brain is just so damn sluggish and blank... At times I feel as if I have no thoughts if that makes sense. I feel “calm” but in a sense of nothing gives me a change of emotion or feeling... I just feel hollow.”

Cause: Bipolar II diagnosis (Sep 2024), major depressive episode since June 2024; on lamotrigine 200 mg since Jan 2025 and trintellix since Mar 2025 after failing several antidepressants, Vraylar and Abilify. Asks whether Lamictal is making him muted/numb.
Duration: Depressive episode about 11 months at posting; on current meds about 4 months.
Recovery notes: No recovery at posting; asks whether lowering the Lamictal dose helped others. No later update checked. Not medical advice.
Source URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/bipolar2/comments/1kplzn1/

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