Posted by Mitch on June 23, 2001, at 17:13:23
In reply to Re: What's worked 4 folks 4 BP II or other maladies?, posted by MM on June 23, 2001, at 14:32:42
> Well I'm not sure I've had a hypomanic episode, but if I did, it was because of anti-depressants. How do I know if it was a hypomanic episode, or just antidepressants helping with depression and anxiety?
That's a tough one. So, whatever the *episode* was it occured while on AD's right? I *think* the definition for hypomanic episode is at least four days of elevated mood-racing thoughts, impulsivity or hostility, difficulty sleeping, agitation, etc. But, didn't require hospitalization and you didn't get psychotic.
If I go off of antidepressants entirely my mood cycling settles down and don't have any problem with hypomania. But, I get panic attacks/depression. It is a "sticky" problem.
I don't know just how to solve the dilemma.
Mitch
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