Posted by HappyGirl on April 5, 2005, at 16:58:11
In reply to Depression, Hypomania, or Anxiety????, posted by D minor on April 5, 2005, at 0:56:55
Hi:
>>> When I sit down to read in the afternoon, so many other things are going through my mind. I can't seem to sit still. I feel like running around in circles. <<<-- I had an EXACT/identical problem, before the stabilization with the med. combo. This form of Bp is called a 'mixed episode.' In my case, started as a 'mixed episode' like yours, ... but after some 'stability' by the med. combo., it became 'rapid cycler.' Currently, with a fair amount of stabilization, I NEVER have those episodes. However, I do remember VERY well it was a hellish experience to go through. Then, I truly understand what an awful feelings you've been experiencing.
In my guess, ... a new A.D., Cymbalta has a small degree of seratonin property/efficacy(but, never like other SSRIs) that might be causing 'hypomania,' although it certainly helps the depressive side of your Bp. BTW, concentration problem is a part of a depressive side of Bp, ... a majority of Bper's have one.
In my suggestion, ... try to see how you feel with a miniscule dosage of Cymbalta. Any SSRIs, I can NOT tolerate due to either 'bad' S.E.s or aggrevation my Bp symptoms.
H.G.
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