Posted by TH on July 21, 2019, at 9:20:42
In reply to Re: Dx.Bipolar II and OCD - Wise to be taken off SSRI?, posted by joe f on July 21, 2019, at 9:14:32
I'm afraid I don't have much useful experience to draw on, but I will say that irritability absolutely can be, and often is, a symptom of depression. By itself, I wouldn't think it would indicate Bipolar II!
Do you have a family history of bipolar? Psychiatrists are often quick to diagnose if that's the case.
I believe(?) that without the manifestation of an overt manic episode, it is not possible to distinguish between bipolar II and atypical depression; so much so that there is a reasonable case for them, along with borderline, to be closely related as disorders of the same underlying "cyclothymic temperamental matrix".
Hopefully others will have some more relevant advice. I hope you are able to find some improvement.
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