Posted by sueT on April 20, 2003, at 12:57:44
In reply to sueT...in same boat!?, posted by bretbe on April 17, 2003, at 23:19:45
Hi,
My p-doc is not sure what to diagnose me as. I fuction very well at work, and I did in school also (I have a master's degree) My problem is more relational and inner emotional. He seems to think taht I could be Cyclothymic or Mixed bp, but he says I "don't give him enough" for a diagonsis of bp. I told him that I would try to work harder on that!!!
Our symptoms do sound very similar. I never really had low enery until I started taking Effexor and Topamax, but I do like to sleep. Topamax has been somewhat good for calming me down, and making ruminate less on things that upset or irritate me.
There is a good website that speaks of the bp spectrum, including anxoius depression and irritable depressive symtoms. I found it quite helpful. It is www.psycheducation.org. Check it out. Good luck and keep me updated.
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