Posted by chiron on July 27, 2008, at 0:17:10
In reply to Re: CAN SSRI's CAUSE BIPOLAR TO SHOW UP OR JUST SIDE A » linkadge, posted by Marty on July 25, 2008, at 10:17:12
That is really cool about the BP4 in the DSM.
Qustion - so where do I fit into all of these theories. My dr doesn't think I really fit into a category, but probably BPII.
Prozac started probably @ 13. A lot of SSRIs and some occasional Wellbutrin for many years to follow. Always depressed. Meds helped a little. Chronic depression w/ some agitation.
My mom's side of the family has the more meloncholy type and take the SSRIs.
My father's side has more of the aggitated, bipolar stuff.
I think I have a combo of both.
So after 20ish years of mostly SSRIs, I noticed that I had evolved into 'cycling'.I never knew how I was going to feel the next day, or even later in the day.
Also, an introduction of Adderall = 1 week of bliss until the ups & downs were becoming out of control.
What I believe from my experiences & from what I have read-
1) With my crazy gigantic mixture of genes "& stuff", I had the tendencies for both a "regular" depression & the cycling. Was the cycling "recessive"? Was it revealed earlier and I just didn't notice it? But my experience matches the theory that prolonged use of SSRIs can lead to bipolar.
2) So if my brother with the "regular" more of a meloncholic depression continues taking prozac for years more, will he end up cycling? I don't really see it, although it could be possible
3)If my bipolarish agitated brother(hasn't been dx) went on ADs he might become worse.
I guess I agree with all thoughts.
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