Posted by shelliR on July 29, 2001, at 13:52:25
In reply to Re: Bi-polar II- diagnosis on the rise? » shelliR, posted by JahL on July 29, 2001, at 7:15:50
Hi Jahl.
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> I'm one of those newly dx'd BP II folk.
> My condition looks like unipolar, is characterised by anxiety & is complemented by chronic derealisation (as opposed to > > >D.D.). So a little like your own. Also, like you, when my condition worsens it is the anxiety component that seems to > > > > >predominateActually, generally when my condition worsens it affects the depression part more. Like I don't get out of bed at the worst times, and I don't know why the worse times are happening. When the anxiety is up, there is generally a reason--too much work and occupanying responsibility, moving, being around too many people for too long a time, etc.
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> Anxiety vs hypomania? Anxiety wears me down, is unfocussed, & robs me of my volition. AD-induced hypomania, whilst also 'wearing', gave me a terrific sense of purpose; I could work all day w/o stopping (or eating) & only needed a couple of hours sleep. I became sociable, *v* talkative & downright horny! I was in no way irrational. In fact, freed from some of my symptoms, my thinking became more rational & 'human-like'.So are the only times you have experienced hypomania, AD induced?
And if so, the diagnosis of hypomania can be given soley on that basis?> Anyway, 1 of the most striking features of my BP is the accompanying psychomotor retardation, which makes stringing a sentence together difficult
But this is during the depression, right? Because that wouldn't go with the social talkative element of hypomania......
. Hopefully the above has some relevance to yr curiosity...
> J.
>Yes, thanks.
It still seems sort of strange to me to base a diagnosis on a reaction to a drug. But it sounds like getting that diagnosis was helpful to your treatment. True?Shelli
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