Posted by Ritch on March 13, 2003, at 8:02:03
In reply to Re: Bipolar rapid-cycling » Ritch, posted by Bittersweet on March 13, 2003, at 4:28:56
> I have been looking for answers as of late regarding BP. For years now I have ignored the symptoms, but now want to find relief.
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> Can you tell me, is it normal to have a manic episode in December? I mentioned my concerns to my family physician, stating that in Dec. I was very manic (unusual for me, I'm usually very low from Nov-March, have SAD) and he said I probably don't have bi-polar because mania doesn't happen that time of year(??). Your input would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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> {sorry, Sam, didn't meen to take over your thread or anything}I have seasonal recurrent depressions and have experienced unanticipated mood episodes before. Mania is mania. If you are experiencing it then that indicates a bipolar disorder of *some* form. Technically, if you only have manic symptoms when exposed to an antidepressant then it doesn't count, but that is controversial.
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