Posted by DL on October 16, 1999, at 13:17:05
In reply to Questions for those with bi-polar knowledge, posted by DL on October 9, 1999, at 22:07:30
I tried to post this once before and got an error message so I'll try again. Any help with questions below would be appreciated. After 3 years dx as major depression I have recently seen a new doc who dx me as mixed state bipolar!!! I need some feedback. The mixed states I see described here seem to be different from the overriding depression with constant inner aggitation that I feel. As in Annie's case the above is now being dx as mixed bipolar. Feedback?
Doc is using my reaction to AD's (instant overwhelming aggitation and sleeplessness from very short trials of Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin and to a lesser degree to Pamelor-none of which helped with the depression) and terrible postpartum depressions after each birth with the same sleeplessness and aggitation and depression)as a basis for this new dx. I have started taking neurontin but have had to quickly up the dose to maintain the effects--up to 2400mg now. Strange, usually I can only tolerate tiny doses of meds?? When it is working I definitely feel better, but after a few days at a new level it's effects start to decrease.
> I am going to list some questions in hopes that some of you with recent knowledge of bi-polar states can help me out.
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> 1. What is the difference between aggitated depression and mixed state bi-polar?
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> 2. If a mood stabilizer is used, and seems to help, does that mean it is bi-polar? Or, can mood stabilizers work to make depression with aggitation better?
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> 3. For those of you who are bi-polar--I know that antidepressants can send you into hypomania/mania, however I am curious about whether other substances that can act as stimulants can make hypomania worse? Can coffee, tea, chocolate in significant amounts increase the wound up feeling? And, has anyone noticed that hormones affect bi-polar status?
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> 4. Any info on different mood stabilizers? ( (e.g. Efficacy, side effects)?
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