Posted by harryp on June 8, 2004, at 20:33:52
In reply to Is AD induced hypomania indicative of BP?, posted by nmk on June 7, 2004, at 12:28:43
If you don't get hypomanic UNLESS you take an AD, then I don't think it would be appropriate to diagnose you as bipolar. You probably just respond badly to SSRI's. SSRI's are well-known for inducing hypomania, even in some people who are not bipolar.
I would try a different class of AD's, unless you do get hypomanic spontaneously--in which case you should look into AD/mood stabilizers like lamictal.
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