Posted by Joanna on June 6, 2001, at 11:12:08
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and bipolar syndrome, posted by Sulpicia on June 5, 2001, at 22:18:14
> Absent further info, without established mood stabilizer, wellbutrin is likely to set off mania.
> S.Whoopee. Dr Doofus strikes again...[we have an idiot doctor.]
Jay's symptoms have always been quite mild. I've know him for approx 20 yrs and for a long time we suspected that he may be bipolar but as he managed well just with lifestyle adjustments and Vit B complex and Vit C supplements he never sought medical help. He was "officially" diagnosed about 3 yrs ago when he needed help with sleeping due to stress, but as he always managed without meds he didn't want to start taking mood stabilisers. For him, the swing to hypomania is the time when he is creative and manages to cram in so much he leaves me way behind. He also has more and more severe headaches and feels very tired as he comes down. Most of the time - for months on end - he's 'normal'.
His current depression is a result of the deaths, in short order, of both parents. He's been through a lot this past year. It was severe enough to disrupt his life to the stage where he relapsed into total apathy. It took a lot of coaxing for me to persuade him to seek help.
He has kept a mood diary for many years now, I guess it's time to pay it closer attention.
Apart from going back to the doctor, have you any further advice?
Thanks for your time :)
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