Posted by judy on March 6, 2000, at 22:38:18
In reply to Re: Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder, posted by Janice on March 6, 2000, at 21:07:09
Hi Janice,
I think Scott suggested the best mood stabilizer combo I was ever on- depakote and lamictal. Lamictal had an excellent anti-depressant effect at 200mgs and as Scott said you need to carefully monitor your depakote levels. The regularity of your cycles are really unique, mine vary greatly in length, mania 1-2 weeks, depressions about a month. When I lived in northern U.S., my depressions lasted the entire winter and light therapy also helped significantly. I've been told by a prominent bipolar expert that I have "a difficult variation of what is already a difficult disease to treat." I wish you the best of luck.
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