Posted by Dinah on September 8, 2006, at 18:28:44
In reply to cyclothymia, posted by jodi k on September 8, 2006, at 17:25:28
That's one of my diagnoses.
I've lately found that my mood dips with PMS. It wasn't so much true before. I think it's because I'm getting older and my hormone levels are lower so the cyclical dips cause more trouble.
I take the AP Risperdal for anxiety as needed. It also seems to have a mild antidepressant effect. But I can't be on it regularly, or at least not at any high dose, because it isn't good for my weight or my diabetes.
I've found therapy the most effective treatment with the least side effects. Therapy helps keep me from dipping too far down. It helps me identify my moods and keep a bit of distance from them.
I get sick of it myself, but I console myself with the thought that at least with cyclothymia there are times when I feel good.
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