Posted by Izzy50 on August 19, 2006, at 18:25:50
In reply to Re: New person, posted by Jost on August 19, 2006, at 18:16:30
> Why BP2? having a family member might predispose you, but do you have any manic symptoms, ie highs?
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> I have trouble sleeping, often ambien, or ambien and xanax, doesn't work. But I;m not bipolar. Just very prone to anxiety.
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> Has you pdoc suggested another AD?
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> JostI am hypomanic and have mixed states. Agitation, anxiety,profound insomnia,irrtiability.
I just read a great book called "Why am I still depresssed" by Dr. Jim Phelps.
It really helped me understand mood disorders
and BP II.
I agree that it can very difficult to diagnose BPII with hypomania. Often it takes years.
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