Posted by HappyGirl on August 2, 2004, at 9:04:23
In reply to just though I would post what BPmeds I have taken, posted by Mike634 on August 1, 2004, at 19:40:18
Hi:
It's quite interesting to read your post, ... except 'stopped med. mix' several times during your BP journey. Because, I have some similarly to your dx. BP II with rapid cycler for the past 5 and a half years. During those years, I, too suffered 'depression' and 'hypo-manic' alternatively, ... from milder to severely. Then, I totally understand your 'some' frustration mixed with 'optimistic' attitude towards your illness, Bp.Concerning your current state, ... 'quite depressed' despite 'stability.' In my opinion, it's VERY hard to say 'I'm stable,' if you're still sufferring from the depressive episodes. It's needed to be 'stable,' both sides of the Bp, ... depressive and hypomanic. In your case, it sounds to me like you've got stabilized just 'hypomanic' part. I understand that your admiration and praise for your pdoc. as one of the best expert Bp pdoc., however I just wonder why he/she does NOT offer an 'excellent' help on the depressive side of your Bp. Being/having Bp II, I know VERY well what a tough job a pdoc. is able to research/find a right anti-dep. for Bper's like us. Finding a right/appropriate ADs must be quite challenge for both pdocs. and us, Bp II. Because, unlike unipolar/depression only, Bp II has some complexities to deal with due to the nature of this illness. In my knowledge, most of pdocs. is CAPABLE to handle a hypomanic side of Bp, but a depressive of the Bp seems to need MORE attention and research in order to rx appropriate AD for us, Bp II.
I, too currently have been 'overhauling' AD med., because one of ADs, Serzone started some 'negative effect,' ... intense thirst. Then, my pdoc.(one of the best pdocs. in this region where I live) rxed 'Trazodone,' however due to sedative effect(I get easilyt 'sedating,' BTW), I'm not able to take the 300 mg. Traz. he intially rxed. Then, I've been taking Traz. and Serzone combo. along with Wellbutrin SR 200 mg.(good for ADD) per day. This combo. seems working on me pretty well, ... not perfect, but much happier than just 'mono' AD.
If you have any good idea as to 'anti-dep.', I'm very interested to hear from you, a fellow Bp II.
H.G.
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