u/General-Cod5522

hi guys. 17F here, started lamotrigine about 4 weeks ago and my doctor told me for teenagers to younger adults it is extremely viscous when it comes to mood swings because of hormones.

it’s been really intense for me every day and i can’t get out of this headspace where i go from sobbing horribly for hours from little triggers to feeling numb but extremely aware of my sadness.

any coping mechanisms? or tips would be appreciated to get through this till i reach my dosage and stabilise.

supposed to start DBT therapy soon but im not getting any outside help till july because we had to sort out insurance and waiting periods to get access to DBT

lately i’ve been feeling really overwhelmed emotionally and i’m wondering if anyone with bipolar ii relates. i started lamotrigine 4 weeks ago my moods shift so fast internally and my brain constantly feels loud/exhausting. i can go from feeling fine to crying or overwhelmed really quickly and sometimes i don’t even know why. it happens multiple times in a day and sometimes multiple times in a row

i also tend to suppress my emotions a lot because i worry about being “too much” for people, especially in relationships, which usually just makes me isolate myself more.
it’s gotten to the point where i feel mentally drained almost all the time. does anyone else experience this with bipolar ii, especially after starting lamotrigine?