Posted by blueberry on December 11, 2006, at 4:13:13
In reply to What is happening to me?, posted by ClearSkies on December 11, 2006, at 0:05:21
I'm sorry for what you are going through. I can sure relate.
It is just an opinion, but I think both of the primary meds are iffy. Lamictal is only approved for delaying the next episode, but not preventing one. Cymbalta has worked well for a few people, but generally not. Its clinical trials for depression aren't very impressive compared to other antidepressants. The best med in its category is effexor.
I think hormones have a lot to do with moods and neurotransmitter chemistry, but I do not know anything about them.
Have you tried depakote? Lithium? Zyprexa? What other antidepressants?
If and when you try to wean off cymbalta, you'll see what it feels like to be addicted to something. All the rage is about benzo withdrawals, but withdrawals from many other meds are pretty darn severe.
Just another thought...a common philosophy with top psychiatrists is that if you are bipolar, it is important to get rid of anything that accelerates or causes cycling...which includes antidepressants. The belief is to be on a couple mood stabilizers, as monotherapy with mood stabilizers doesn't usually work.
Where to go from here is tough. Please let us know what's going on.
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