Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know?

Posted by prodgirl on September 22, 2003, at 23:37:25

I have shown symptoms of depression since I was 10 or 11 years old. Seven months ago, I finally decided I was not living my life, and my depression had taken over me.
I started on Lexapro, having to up the doseage twice because it "pooped out" on me. We then changed to Effexor XR, which I am at 150mg a day. My mood is tolerable, but certainly not "myself". Although I take Tradazone, I still have problems sleeping. In fact, I take it every night, as I don't sleep well without it.
I have been told that the reason the meds are not working is because I could be BiPolar. In my research, I definately do not fit the textbook description. It's only been seven months and two different meds. I know it will take time, but I'm just wondering if I am telling my shrink the right things, maybe I am BiPolar with long cycles and just don't see it.
Comments from the peanut gallery?
prodgirl

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Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know? prodgirl 9/22/03
Re: Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know? » prodgirl katia 9/23/03
Re: Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know? shoebox 9/23/03
Re: Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know? prodgirl 9/23/03
Re to Prodgirl you might be an BP III DayByDay 9/25/03
Re: Re to Prodgirl you might be an BP III prodgirl 9/25/03
Re: Re to Prodgirl you might be an BP III Kacy 9/25/03

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