Posted by nmk on January 5, 2003, at 18:38:24
In reply to Re: Mitch and others, I am at my wits end. NICOLE » polarbear206, posted by Jumpy on January 5, 2003, at 16:03:30
> > Where you aware that many women who suffer from postpartum depression are later diagnosed with an underlying bipolar disorder?
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> Dear Laura,
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> I have heard of this theory as well. I wasn't quite sure if it was just another physician taking something unknown in psychiatry and lumping into the "bipolar spectrum disorders". Do you know if this has been substantiated in a study or has been accepted into mainstream psychiatry? Thanks.
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> Jumpy
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> PS the reason I am skeptical of BPII is I received that diagnosis and subsequently had trials of lithium, lamictal and depakote only to have my depression deepen. Those were very difficult months.Jumpy,
You raise an interesting question and I would like to know if the literature supports that claim.
How much time did you give the mood stabilizers before going off of them? I am confused on what these meds do if one is not bipolar. With me, the depression and anxiety are the same on or off the Trileptal. Am I better off trying another mood stabilizer or trying a new antidepressant? I am so confused. What finally worked for you?
Thanks,
Nicole
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