Posted by linkadge on December 4, 2019, at 18:51:29
In reply to Re: Classifying manias, posted by Lamdage22 on December 3, 2019, at 13:00:31
>Does it make a difference in your treatment whether >or not you were full blown manic or just hypomanic?
I think it can. For hypomania (i.e. that doesn't result in hospitalization) it may not make sense to take a regular mood stabilizer. An antipsychotic (as needed) may make more sense.
I couldn't see taking lithium monotherapy for BPII, but I suppose if it works, no harm no foul.
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