Posted by colin wallace on November 10, 2002, at 19:26:12
In reply to Re: Losing my mind, posted by catmint on November 10, 2002, at 1:25:50
Amy,
From what you've said in your previous posts ,our
symptoms are a very close match.I can (and sometimes still do) quickly deteriorate into unaccountable anger, bitterness, unexpressed rage, sickening depression and inevitable despair.
Although I'm doing well right now, and am more stable and free of depression than I would have thought possible, I can still get(very) short bursts of all the above.
When this happens, there really is no substitute for a fast acting benzo. such as xanax.
I take a very low dose of diazepam (4mg) consistently, and the positives far outweigh any possible negatives.A benzo. can really help prevent and quell mixed-states....why suffer needlessly?
As for Wellbutrin- it's renowned for causing irritability.Have you considered a low dose of lithium before you hit another antidepressant trial? Works like a charm for some.Take care,
Col.
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