Posted by katia on September 23, 2003, at 14:46:48
In reply to Depression or Bi-Polar: How do I know?, posted by prodgirl on September 22, 2003, at 23:37:25
Hi,
How old are you now?
it's tough to figure out. I'm bipolar after a year of being on ADs to no relief, I finally figured it out. What helped me was this board, reading up on it from websites like www.psycheducation.com? I think that's the address. Read the parts on bipolar and see if it sounds familiar. And also by finding the right doctor.
good luck trying to figure it out.
Katia
> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Comments from the peanut gallery?
> prodgirl
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