Posted by 4wd on October 14, 2005, at 22:09:30
In reply to Re: I think I'm bipolar and ultra ultra rapid cycling, posted by Mistermindmasta on October 14, 2005, at 22:02:57
> First off, let me start by saying I'm not expert here. I'm just putting in my two cents...
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> With that in mind, it sounds like you have depression with a very very strong anxiety component.That's what I've always thought, up to now.
But, the fact that you don't respond to antidepressants makes me think two things. First, how's your nutrition? Do you get enough folate and B vitamins and minerals? Do you abuse nicotine or caffeine or alcohol or whatever else?
My nutrition is superior. I'm a recovering bulimic and I eat like a health nut. I do smoke. Almost no caffeine (ocasional cup of green tea), no drugs, no alcohol. I did use to abuse pain pills but I stopped that months ago when I got in such bad shape. No improvement since then though and it's been 7 months.
Antidepressants can be rendered less effective without adequate folate, and stimulants can be less effective without enough zinc. Keep that in mind. Also, are you taking any prescription drugs?
Celexa 5 mg, Klonopin .5 and hormone replacement therapy.
My second thought is that you might really be bipolar. If your nutrition is adequate and you don't abuse substances, it becomes more likely that agitation and increased anxiety from all antidepressants would mean you're bipolar. It definitely sounds like a mood stabilizer would do you well.
I'm scared they'll make me fat and stupid. Or bulimic and stupid.
> I will add here that if you have a malabsorption syndrome of any sort, or an atypical food sensitivity or "allergy", you will also probably suffer from mood disorders of some variety. I am severely gluten sensitive, though not celiac, and I get very very very agitated, hyper and sort of anxious when I eat any grain with a gluten protein in it. I would assume that antidepressants would not help my situation.
Could this sensitivity develop suddenly, like overnight?
Thank you for responding,
Marsha
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