Posted by juniper on March 11, 2000, at 2:51:59
In reply to Re: Update--It's the Thyroid, Stupid, posted by Noa on March 10, 2000, at 13:18:59
your last post really interested me, noa, as you explained very much the cyclic (though it follows no pattern that i know of) nature of my moods. i've never been diagnosed with any kind of bipolar disorder, but my depression is certainly the atypical type where i use overeating and oversleeping to escape(why does your doctor call it bipolar depression? aren't the major signs of atypical depression(and hypothyroidism) sleeping and eating more than usual?). i've the times too when i become a whirlwind of thought and curiosity and creativity...not manic, but excited for all there is to do (and i've always the tuggings that this isn't going to last---making up for lost time and time to be lost, i suppose).
i've been taking synthroid for about 6 years now, due simply to hypothyroidism with little to do with augmenting antidepressants. i know my TSH is not below 1 though, and while my endocronologist says it's within normal range, i wonder if it is in my optimal range.
i've never tried a mood stablizer, though i've been very curious about topiramate because it has also been shown to help with binge eating. (but my p-doc was wary of prescribing this for me)
i hope that your thyroid augmentation begins to show some improvement. i'd recommend, and think i have, adderall also if you are still in a funk.
only because our symptoms are similar and it has helped my energy and clarity immensely.
good luck!!!!
peace,
juniper----why is it a nod toward the diagnosis of bipolar if you did not find effexor or other SSRIs sedating?
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