Posted by HappyGirl on December 29, 2003, at 1:32:30
In reply to ---- I think I might have the wrong diagnosis-----, posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 28, 2003, at 2:31:44
Hi:
It sounds to me like you have Bipolar II with rapid cycler. On this condition, you DEFINITELY need atypical med. such as Zyprexa, Geodon, and more to say. Also, AD such as Effexor is a good med., however, as for 'Rapid Cycler,' other form of AD is more practical and ideal tx, like Wellbutrin SR is pretty common usage among Rapid Cycler. Frankly and truthfully, it's VERY hard to get appropriate med. comb. in the first place, because most of pdoc. is a hard time to rx to those who has this symptoms. Rather, just Bipolar is easier for them.
In my suggestion, try to find more knowledgeable pdoc., if your current pdoc. would fail to listen to your problem, even get a second opinion if your insurace allows you to do. For me, it took a long time, almost two years to find a right combo. that still does not give me total happiness, but manageable enough to live 'normalcy.'
In my case, Zoloft triggered this rapid cycler, ... but I can not be sure. Either way, it's hard work to find the right med. combo.
Good Luck!
H.G.
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