Posted by HappyGirl on May 31, 2004, at 9:44:21
In reply to Decided to go off Depakote after ten years..., posted by ST on May 31, 2004, at 5:57:18
Hi Sarah:
In answer to your post/question;>>> When I wasn't depressed, I displayed a dynamic, energetic personality. <<<
--- This is typical 'hypomanic symptom stemmed from Bp II. ---
>>> Depakote (I think 1200 or 1500 mg; is that the average starting dose??) <<<
--- 900 mg. is 'normal' dosage as far as I know, but higher than 900 mg. is used in order to control Bp symptoms in timely manners. ---
>>> became a total zombie and the depression was horrible.<<<<
--- as you suspecting, Depakote causes this 'zombi' feeling, ... in other words, to 'numb' Bp symptoms that normaly has 'angry burst' such as punching a fist into the wall with rageous fits. ---
>>>> Despite being taken hostage several times a year by debilitating depressions, before meds I had an intense drive and ambition <<<<
--- It's VERY hard to say, ... it could be due to the experience of 'hypo-mania,' ... or just because of your 'own'/born talent. ----
>>> It has been 11 days and I have noticed absolutely no onset of hypomania or mania. Nothing has changed. I'm on 300 mgs a day of Wellbutrin and 200 mgs daily of Serzone. <<<
--- in my guess, probably your Bp getting under control as years went by, ... but Hypomania sometimes comes back when you get into stressful situation, such as drastic life-change, loss of loved one or etc. So, be cautious!! Because, in my knowledge along with my own personal experience, ... I'm too Bp II, ... if you have Bp, it's very prone to get 'hypomanic,/milder form of manic episode' ... not 'mania' that is Bp I.
Re: WB sr and Serzone combo. is a 'terrifc' AD combo. which I am too on. Because, this med. combo. is one of 'MOST' safest AD combo. for Bp II, ... not risking to get in 'hypomania,' although WB sr 300 mg. may cause 'hyper' due to stimulating effect. For this, Serzone normaly added because of subduing effect, ... suppress 'hyper episodes.' --->>> Since Depakote, I've lost the spark, the drive, the enthusiasm, the joy of life.<<<
--- If three pdocs. announced you having Bp II, I assume you *had* Bp II. Re: Depakote, ... this med. is a kind 'sedating' med. that causes none-energetic, no motivation and all negative effects on your productive activities,... but again, it works on Hypomania and depression, both. ----
>>> Can anxiety seem like a manic episode to a pdoc? Is it possible to exhibit signs of mania but "out grow" them? Can an illness shift and change over the years? <<<
--- Anxiety is not related 'manic,' since hypomania is a sort 'good' and 'energetic' feelings, On the otherhand, Anxiety is ill-feelings.
Re: 'out-grow,' ... in this regard, you need to speak to your pdoc., because hypomania is sometimes mistakenly taken 'feel well,' even 'getting better,' and some of Bp II stop taking M.S. and later only find its 'consequence.' Then, you need to be careful for this 'self-conclusion/dx.' Only, professionals are able to find 'true' nature of your M.I. ---In my suggestion, rather than taking a risk of getting 'hypomanic' episodes for not taking the M.S., call your pdoc. to ask a proper direction on your current M.I. situation. ---
H.G.
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