Posted by Torque on August 7, 2004, at 10:56:10
In reply to Re: Markers for BP II, posted by woolav on August 6, 2004, at 20:27:09
Yes I have anxiety/agitation issues as well as some depression issues. I have taken klonopin for about four years now. I think klonopin helps with sleep and anxiety, but I'm not sure if it contributes to a "lower mood". I have taken many AD's including effexor, celexa, lexapro, wellbutrin, also straterra. I have combined them and taken them in monotherapy. I took celexa for about 2 years and switched to Effexor. Been on that for about 18 months @150 mgs, now @75mgs and holding for Cymbalta. The best I seem to get is anxiety controlled but some what "blah" and breakthrough irritability. I would love wake up one day and say "Hot damn I feel great today! I can't wait to embrace the day". Don't get me wrong there are many people much worse than me, and I feel for them. My problems are minor compared to those truly suffering. However I did have a period about 5 years ago, where I became very manic. Literally couldn't sleep for month, became very depressed. It scared the hell out of me. I became sooo tired I didn't care if I lived. After all is said and done, I never want to go back to that "state of mind again"...
Torque
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