Posted by Mr.Scott on July 16, 2001, at 17:43:27
New doc with new DX same old drugs...
It is possible that I suffer from a mixed bipolar II state, although until now I have always thought of myself as a chronically anxious depressive. Lithium and Depakote are out of the question for me as I find them to have obnoxious side effects. Does anyone know where I might turn next after these options? I am interested in Topamax and lamictal but have no experience or knowledge about them.
If anyone has a moment to post let me know which I might try first.
A bit more about me first..
I am almost always depressed and anxious SSRI's help a little as do benzos but SSRI's also have many side effects for me and cause agitation and restlessness, had a history of childhood conduct disorder (possible ADHD). I have a normal to HIGH sex drive, if anything I overeat and oversleep, but would not if I wasn't on SSRI's and benzo's. My mind is NEVER at rest always filled with activity and often agony. I am extremely tired and am highly obsessive. A part of my brain is CLEARLY overactive. While my body feels as though it has been run over by a truck. I have tried to commit suicide seriously once about 5 years ago, and I frequently think about it. Every once in while I wake up feeling great then I begin to worry about bipolar disorder and my day is again ruined in a matter of hours. I have never had ANY florid MANIC symptoms (ie. Feeling godlike, and thinking I'm Jesus). I been been depressed for about 10 years now with several periods of feeling good. I did have a SERIOUS cocaine problem at one time.I currently hate my life, my girlfriend of 5 years and I broke up 8 weeks ago, I don't much care for my job, and I spend too much money (no discipline/impulsive).
Please help me find some direction. I'm thinking anticonvulsants but these docs aren't half as good as their patients I'm finding..
Mr.Scott
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