Posted by Janice on May 3, 2000, at 17:58:45
Hi,
Just to refresh anyone who doesn't know me, I suffer from rapid cycling bipolar. I have 3 cycles, which together determine my mood. They are all like clockwork.
•SAD cycle (pretty classic)•Weekly cycle (one high & one low)
•Circadian cycle/24 hour cycle.This is the cycle that concerns me now. My mood is the worst first thing in the morning, and then gradually improves throughout the day. In the evening I generally seem to get a few hours of relief of depression (depending on my other cycles too, of course).
So my questions:
•Should lithium (or another mood stabilizer) be able to stabilize my circadian rhythm's moods?
•How long should I stay on lithium for before deciding whether or not it is helping.
As always, thanks for your help, Janice
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