Posted by Brenda on May 2, 2000, at 16:51:06
In reply to Possibly bipolar II, posted by Thomas W on May 2, 2000, at 13:20:41
> I've been seeing a psychologist and had 1 visit to psychiatrist.
> I've also been reading and researching bipolar. I recognize some
> of the traits of bipolar in myself but the above two
> haven't mentioned (not disagreed but just have not mentioned it).
> Should I just forget it, bring it up, or what? I'm wondering
> about a possible mis diagnosis. thx..all..Thomas, I was initially diagnosed Bipolar II by the first psychiatrist I saw. I didn't agree with the diagnosis, but she was firm about it. Started me on Topamax (anti-convulsant-mood stabilizer). After two more visits I had to change docs. I talked to the 2nd pdoc about it and he changed the diagnosis to Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - which I agree with. A lot of the symptoms of Bipolar II can be attributed to depression alone and/or an anxiety disorder. When I stopped taking the mood stabilizer and only took Zoloft, I felt much much better. My therapist of many years also agrees with the current diagnosis. I personally see an alarming trend to diagnose a lot of disorders as Bipolar I or II. I sometimes think there can be a period of trial and error in diagnosing correctly and taking the right medication for you. Hope this helps.
Brenda
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