Posted by jdgjdg on February 18, 2004, at 0:44:58
In reply to Re: Bipolar wanting to try new medication » mr.scott, posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 21:36:07
I'm searching for possibilities for bipolar meds as well. I'm new to the bipolar world, so I really know nothing except stories of bad side efffects. I also have OCD which has been treated successfully for about 2 years with Zoloft, then switching to Lexapro due to side effects(sleeping). I have had severe depression and manic episodes for the last 15 years aprox. Just got up the nerve to tell my psych. doc today about my symptoms. My depressions generally follow manic episodes of excessive spending, avoiding paying my household bills, promiscuity, insomnia, and uncontrollable mood swings. I will go from a manic or semi-manic state to complete hysteria and uncontrolable panic with hyperventelating and bawling my eyes out for no apparent reason. It has never been situational. I guess(being the vain woman that I am, lol)my main concern is excessive weight gain with lithium or the like. I would love to hear anyone's experiences with starting these medications. I realize it's different for everyone, but there must be some common threads. thanks for listening. I'm manic and rambling on and on, and on. Good night. jdgjdg
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