Posted by SLS on April 5, 2001, at 20:44:02
In reply to Re: New mood-stabilizers ? SLS, loosmrbls, posted by cole on April 5, 2001, at 16:56:13
Hi Cole.
> * One thing that I experience that makes me think mixed state is when I am depressed, and something upsets me. I get into a really dissociative state, and I usually end up slicing my arm with a knife or hurting myself somehow. I also feel this way when I get suicidal, which is a significant side to my depression. The state ends after I hurt myself, and later when the wound hurts I wonder what the hell I was thinking, but I kind of break from reality when I do that sort of thing. I self mutilated constantly on zoloft, it's very infrequent now.
Your description does not really strike me as being at all manic. You seem to be suffering from an agitated depression that a tricyclic antidepressant might help. You might also benefit from a low dosage of Zyprexa. The other thing that might be important to consider is the seasonal course of your illness. When you speak to your doctor next, ask him if he has ruled-out seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This type of depression is often best treated with light-therapy.
- Scott
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