Posted by olysi79 on February 6, 2005, at 1:56:59
In reply to SSRI induced hypomania, posted by Spriggy on February 5, 2005, at 22:10:45
ick, you had a mixed state, I've had those too. I've also had SSRIs give me euphoric manias. I still use them because they kick my OCD's a*s. I say, stick with that Lexapro and give it time to work. Take care of yourself and get enough sleep, eat well too. Give at at least 4-6 weeks to see full benefit of the Lexapro. Also, if you're getting those mixed agitated states, consider adding a bit of mood stabilizer in just to counter it. Trileptal is quite a good one (at least in my biased opinion). Good luck!
Chris> I've been doing research to find out what happend to me over the past month.
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> I now know it was indeed SSRI induced hypomania. Not the "fun, euphoric" mania either.. but the restless, agitated, uncomfortable, weird feeling, and utter depression kind.
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> I am on day 5 of no Lexapro and beginning to feel *some* improvement.
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> Anyone know how long it will take for me to be normal (myself!) again?
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> That was the worst experience of my life and I honestly can't believe I survived without committing suicide.
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> Never in my life did I have to fight the overwhelming to do away with myself as I did on that Lexapro.
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