Re: Bowden: seasonal BPII maintenance

Posted by Tabitha on March 4, 2003, at 14:39:11

In reply to Bowden: Guest expert on bipolar disorders, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2003, at 8:57:29

Hi, I'm diagnosed BPII and my cycles are seasonal-- hypomanic in early summer, depressed the rest of the year. The SSRIs have always worked for my depression, but I have not been able to tolerate any mood stabiliser except a tiny dose (200mg) neurontin. I think the SSRIs contribute to my hypomania, so this year I thought-- why try to add on a mood stabiliser in summer, why not just reduce or stop the SSRI instead? What do you think?

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Pls. tell Dr. Bowden Thx for me too! Very helpful. (nm) elbee 3/15/03

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