Posted by ramsea on December 27, 2003, at 15:15:52
In reply to Can Depression be made worse by AD's in bipolars?, posted by Mr. Scott on December 25, 2003, at 22:04:40
For me the ADs can do both---as a BP 1 I can move into euphoric highs which can feel really wonderful after a lethargic depression, or I can get mixed states which give me all the energy and buzzing brain of mania with all the negativity and horror of depression. It is the worst state I can imagine. I can understand being worried, as this is a dead serious health issue. You have every reason to fret. I hope you get ease of mind soon and figure you probably will as the meds settle. For me Lexapro was a real downer, so getting rid of it was like getting rid of an aching rotten tooth. My pdoc also is adamant that in my case it is impt to simplify the meds. You might find that the Lamictal will be antidepressant enough and having lexapro would just be overkill. Also Lamictal seems to work best when not combined with too many other meds. Try to contradict the negative thoughts about your treatment, as your pdoc sounds involved and up to date and you sound intelligent. So you are in good hands, you need time and space to settle into a more solid recovery. Time takes time. Please don't get mad at me if I say something dumb like try to go with the flow and relax into your recovery.
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