Posted by Janice on March 15, 2000, at 12:37:07
In reply to Re: Bipolar Disorder- Easy to Miss, Essential to Treat, posted by d'bora on March 14, 2000, at 6:24:40
Hi d'bora,
I explained in a thread below (the world must be round) about my family. How we all cycle seasonally, but 2 of us go manic.
the first cycle I developed was the SAD one(at 16). At 21 I developed a rapid cycling bipolar disorder.
I believe there is some indication that the earlier in life one develops bipolar (SAD and rapid cycling), often seems to determine the nature, course and severity of the person's bipolar illness.
Maybe you should read that thread. As Cam W says, ADs (and recreational drugs) can take the brakes off of a bipolar disorder that was previously lying dormant.
Good luck, Janice.
If i were you, depending on your age, etc. and other factors, I'd most definately keep an eye on it.
does that (howdy, eh) mean you are Canadian?
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