Posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:40:53
In reply to Should BP II's nix the AD's?, posted by nmk on May 27, 2003, at 18:43:09
Hi,
In my situation, I was rarely manic or hypomanic when unmedicated. But my doctors were so scared to give me very much of an AD that I spent years "medicated", yet severely deprssed because of lack of an AD, or lack of the correct one(s). I finally figured out for myself what the best combo for me is: less of my Depakote and more of an AD, actually two of them instead of one.I'm on 500 mg of Depakote, 350 Wellbutrin and 250 Serzone.
Now, your situation, I'm sure, is different.
Do you become hypomanic frequently when you cycle? If so, your doctors may be correct in being cautious about an AD. When were you first diagnosed and put on medication? Do you notice the Zoloft making you ancy or agitated at all? (I don't recognize the other meds)
I've seen BPIIs going without an AD and, in my opinion, I think it's tragic. Doctors work SO hard to keep us from getting manic that they forget we'd also like not to feel depressed.
Good luck!
ST
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