Posted by BabyBunny on June 24, 2007, at 12:46:01
In reply to Re: Bipolar, PMS, + SSRIs » med_empowered, posted by chiron on June 23, 2007, at 23:08:06
Hi there. I too suffer from PMDD. I can't take ANYTHING BUT Benzos like Xanax. SSRI's, SNRI's, and all "mood stabilizers" I've tried haven't done squat for me! Actually they either throw me one way or another. Or usually I get into a mixed Bipolar Episode which is horrible.
Today is my last day to take Depakote as all it does is make me depressed, unmotivated, tired yet anxious, and gain weight. I can't say it helps me enough to take it. And Antidepressants just throw me into a mania so I won't even go there. Even Lamictal and Geodon make me manic even with Depakote or Lithium (which I DEFINITELY can't take).
So I would suggest Xanax or another anti-anxiety medication. Those are the only meds I truly believe in because they are life savers for me. Especially during PMS.
And I do agree with Phillipa that going the Vitamin way can help. But I would suggest a multivitamin and a magnesium/calcium supplement. Actually I would suggest taking this all the time. But then there are those who can't tolerate these things. When I am feeling anxious, vitamins only make my anxiety worse. But magnesium and calcium are good for anxiety. Just remember to take your magnesium/calcium 2 hours before or after any other meds or a multivitamin as they block absorption.
Take good care and I hope you feel better! I wish you the best as I am a fellow sufferer and can completely empathize.
Hugs,
Baby Bunny
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