Posted by noa on October 19, 2000, at 15:11:17
In reply to Mild manic-depressive?, posted by bee on October 19, 2000, at 11:40:35
As Ted said, there are mild forms of BP disorder, and some people have hypomanias triggered by antideppressants. If the fluctuations in moods is a problem, then a mood stabilizer might be something to consider. In any event, sometimes mood stabilizers have good antidepressant effects anyway.
Ted's point about the effects of the relative highs is a good one. Are they leading to lapses in judgment or self-defeating actions?
Also, I have found, for myself, that it is hard to tell if the relative highs are hypomanias or just a sort of exhiliration at getting one's head above water, ie, a relief from chronic depressed feelings. I have felt at times a certain pressure to make up for lost time and others here have said similar things.
Perhaps keeping a mood journal will help. For some women, the fluctuations are related to hormonal fluctuations. Plus, there might be other factors that are affecting the variation, and keeping a journal might help you detect any patterns.
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