Posted by Jimmyboy on November 22, 2008, at 12:13:51
In reply to Treatement resistant bipolar depression..., posted by chocamine on November 22, 2008, at 11:03:47
Did anything induce this bout of mania? Were you doing any drugs/lots of alcohol? Any major changes in your life/traumatic experiences?
Don't be too quick to label yourself "bipolar' yet. Many things can lead to hypomanic episodes and you may never have one again. I find labeling yourself with a lifelong terrible disorder and feeling like "there is something wrong with you" can make you pretty depressed too. Many people I know ruminate on the fact they are now "bi-polar' and see the world throuogh that filter.
Anyway, I have two suggestions, although they are not prescrition meds. Borage Oil ( high in GLA) - I have a similar pattern of depression ( bipolar -like) and it has helped me immensely and there are a couple of other posters on the alternative board who have bipolar type depression who say Borage Oil has helped them. It may not be helpful, but its not going to hurt you or have any sides either. Also, as hard as it is, get out and get some exercise, it doesn't help fast, but it eventually really does help and if you can make it a part of your life it can really keep you level over the long term so you can get on with your life.
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