Posted by Mitch on August 11, 2001, at 10:44:23
In reply to Recurrent depression vs bipolar, posted by alexamum on August 10, 2001, at 21:31:23
> Besides the highs, manias and mixed episodes, what is the difference between recurrent depression and bipolar? If antidepressants were the answer, why do I continue to slip back into the trough?
A.
Between your recurrent depressions (or during them) you lack any hypomania or manic symptomology. It is still a cyclical problem though. I have seasonal major depressions overlaid on top of my rapid cycling BPII. They are more predictable than the stock market! AD's help some, but there is a risk of aggravating mixed symptoms. You may have seasonal affective disorder and could benefit from "light therapy". You may have to try a different antidepressant or increase the dose when they happen. Are your recurring depressions *predictable*?
Mitch
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