Posted by Elizabeth on July 9, 2001, at 21:59:20
In reply to Re: AD-provoked hypomania - is it diagnostic?, posted by Mark H. on July 9, 2001, at 20:19:07
> My reading suggests the literature is divided on(but leaning toward) the hypothesis that when STARTING an anti-depressant the occurrence of a hypomanic episode may indicate bipolar disorder
It's suggestive, but it doesn't guarantee that you're bipolar. And Zo is right, AD discontinuation can result in hypomania (although that too is not proof of bipolarity).
-e
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