Posted by barbaracat on December 31, 2004, at 18:07:52
In reply to Re: Dysthymia versus Bipolar type 2 » barbaracat, posted by Mr.Scott on December 31, 2004, at 1:24:49
Have you considered that you're Bipolar IV? Hypomanic symptoms brought on by ADs? Sounds like you might be to me and the treatment is a bit different. Here's a thorough website about the different subtypes of BP. It really doesn't sound to me like you're in the BP-II pocket at all.
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.lieber.html
Also, Wellbutrin has been used successfully in alot of cases of BPIV or in med resistant BP in general. It was too stimulating for me, a classic BP-II, however. I'm doing really well on lithium, SJT and fish oil.
If only I could stay away from alcohol. I'm drawn like a moth to a flame in that regard, especially with it being everywhere over the holidays. I overindulged last night and feel like ka-ka this morning. A good lesson.
Oh yes, I can't speak for your experience, but Remeron was awful stuff for me. It worked fine for a few months, pooped, and I had to keep ratcheting it up. In the meantime, it's a notorious porky med. I found myself getting up 3am and haunting the freezer for Dove bars, anything sweet. I never do that. Put on 30 pounds. I do not recommend Remeron. It doesn't sound to be like you need Serotonin and excess Serotonin may be one of your problems. It would be interesting giving Wellbutrin with it's Dopamine kick a try.
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