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Re: Really, It's Okay

Posted by Sand on June 18, 1999, at 11:11:59

In reply to Really, Im not losing it..., posted by jennyann on June 9, 1999, at 23:04:43

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Hi JennyAnn,

I thought I'd write to you as I was concerned about the above note. Does your doctor know that sometimes you laugh uncontrollably? If not, then, it's definitely worth mentioning.

My 17 year old son was first diagnosed with severe depression and given Paxil, then Prozac to treat the depression. He reacted to the meds in the way you describe. Then he was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder. If there is a genetic possibility of bipolar, often,
SSRI will trigger mania (could feel giddy or extreme irritability) or mixed states, and even psychosis (my son became very paranoid).

Bipolars need a mood stabilizer (lithium, depakote, etc.) before taking any SSRI. Bipolar disorder is a neurobiological disorder. BTW, my
son is doing wonderfully on a mix of 5 meds and Omega-3 (must be fish oil, not flax seed oil).

Sand


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