Posted by alchemy on October 25, 2013, at 23:50:36
In reply to Psychostimulants .. suspected bipolar, posted by BygoneBeSpade on October 23, 2013, at 9:37:26
Generally not a good idea. Stimulants are known to make cycling worse. Even those without bipolar usually have to experience a mood crash daily.
I'm kinda bipolar 2 and wish Ritalin or dex would consistently provide the mood and motivation help I get for a few hrs if I haven't taken them for a while. But the depression crash and roller coaster weren't worth it.
Adderall really made me cycle all over the place.
That sucks that you have to go through such extreme emotions. Everyone reacts differently to meds, but stimulants may be dangerous territory with your symptoms.My quick story on agitation: almost every med makes it worse (except ssri's). However I think lamictal is what has eased it. Still have found no help with depression, but I am glad I have some agitation relief.
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