Re: How do you know when to use medication?

Posted by mellow on April 9, 2011, at 17:05:48

In reply to How do you know when to use medication?, posted by NKP on April 9, 2011, at 16:16:32

If you aren't seeing a psychiatrist yet I would get a full evaluation. This should be at least a 45-60 minute appointment. Dont try and work these issues through a general practiciner or your family doctor. You could very well fall somewhere on the bipolar spectrum. SSRI type meds like zoloft could make you better momentarily but worsen the course of your disease in the long term. The irratabity and rage is what makes me think bipolar mood swings. When I'm depressed I don't have the energy to argue...when manic I can't keep my mouth shut.
Check out www.psycheducation.org
Take the Harvard questionnaire and see what you think. Good luck.
Mellow
Bipolar II
Lamictal 100, Topamax 50, Risperdal 0.5, Cal/Mag with D3, Fish Oil, High Potency Multi
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