Posted by xrayartist on August 4, 2006, at 0:11:09
In reply to Help! I'm running out of treatment options!, posted by purplesky on July 28, 2006, at 20:51:41
Your symptoms are very similar to mine. Things seem to work well with other people around but, with the normal environment, I sleep or space out. I thought I was doing very well with Wellbutrin until I went 3 months without more than 3 1/2 hours sleep. I got alot done with my photos (creative activity) and little else. My wife made me go to my health care provider. Her diagnosis was Bipolar Type 2. She got me a referral to a Psychiatrist and a prescription for lithium.
The Psychiatrist said I was Type 1 and put me on a higher dose of Lithium and Lamictal.
I am also a type 2 diabetic. Since the increase in Lithium I have gained 15 pounds. I also want carbohydrate laden food like there won't be any tomorrow.
Wellbutrin is very good for Depression but probably not for Bipolar.
I miss my Wellbutrin (especially for intimate relations.)
I also am sad that when I was feeling (apparently) good, that it was causing distress in my family. I feel like for the last few years I have caused enough pain.
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