Posted by rainyday on February 16, 2004, at 8:24:47
In reply to Cyclothimic/ Bipolar/ or Just plain imbalanced???, posted by lelebug on February 15, 2004, at 15:37:17
I too have been diagnosed as BiPolar II - rapid cycling between manic and depressive episodes. My diagnosis was finally made after a major depressive attack - lost my job, couldn't stop crying, took the whole world very personally. For me, the manic side presented as me feeling great once in a while, except my temper would be fierce. Basically I would feel impatient with others and be prone to outbursts. I have been on 4 different pyschotropic medications. Presently on effexor xr, buspar, and xanax for anxiety - a different problem!
I would recommend seeing a p-doc and work very closely with him/her to get the choice of medication right. I also keep a daily journal of my symptoms to see if I'm feeling better or worse. (For me it's the "can't see the forest for the trees" otherwise.) I had tried getting treatment from my general practioner, but as it became clear that med after med was not right for me, I decided to find a psychiatrist AND a therapist. It has been the right combination for me. Good luck.
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