Posted by CareBear04 on January 28, 2004, at 17:14:57
In reply to Am I BP II?, posted by Torque on January 26, 2004, at 18:26:41
I've been diagnosed as Bipolar II. I have really bad anxiety/agitation, messed up sleep, have had really suicidal depressions and some periods of high energy where I've been super efficient and outgoing. At least for me, mood stabilizers have been only somewhat helpful. I've been on lithium, Depakote, and Neurontin, as well as Zyprexa and Abilify (antipsychotics used as mood stabilizers). ADs work better for me, with or without mood stabilizers. I also take pretty high dose benzos. Don't know if this helps.
CB> I have been on various AD's for about 5 years and klonopin. Currently I am taking 150 mg's of Effexor XR and 1 mg of K. Through it all I have never really really felt great, although a bit better than self medicating. I also suffer from anxiety disorder which is under control. However, I still go through periods of agitation and have difficulty contolling my temper. I feel as if I could scream at times. This also coupled with erratic sleep. Right now it's bad, it usually happens late fall early winter. Happened already and I appear to be "cycling" back after a brief respite. I never experience any happy full blown mania so to speak, usually my moods go from Ok, to low mood, to aggitated. Any thoughts which be appreciated.
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