Posted by Beckett on June 24, 2013, at 16:49:16
In reply to Re: Bipolar DX based only on SSRI hypomanic response? » Phillipa, posted by antennastoheaven on June 24, 2013, at 13:59:57
Antidepressants give me hypomania. I am classified by my doctor as bipolar II. Recurrent depression is a problem. I don't need mania control, but I feel I need stabilization to lessen the frequency of my depressions. I take lithium which you mentioned does not work for you.
Do you currently feel more dysthymic than depressed? Maybe you are on enough medication for now. Anhedonia is difficult to deal with. Recently my doc consented to add a small amount of adderall and it has helped immensely. I tried all sorts of meds over the past year plus to deal with anhedonia. Good luck to you.
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