Posted by Mr.Scott on December 31, 2004, at 1:34:51
In reply to Re: Dysthymia versus Bipolar type 2, posted by King Vultan on December 30, 2004, at 8:33:21
Hi Todd,
Thanks for your response. I meet the criteria for hypomanic once in a blue moon, but ALWAYS induced temporarily by antidepressants or stimulants. NEVER have I experienced it in the absence of a chemical with the potential to cause it. Other side effects I get from SSRI's include muscle stiffness and aches, constipation, mild facial swelling, weight gain (I weighed 190 on 100mg of Zoloft, and now weigh 155 on 25mg), Severe cholesterol increase (more than doubling from Zoloft!), agitation & general tension, increased sense of restlessness. I attribute these to ExtraPyramidal Symptoms on top of a depression which essentially makes the condition worse. My doc disagrees and says it's activation of bipolar disorder. The fact that the symptoms include muscle aches & stiffness have always led me to believe it was dopamine related and EPS and not manic activation. Also mood stabilizers alone have only allowed me to sink into hellish depressions!
Scott
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