Posted by polarbear206 on January 6, 2004, at 14:53:18
In reply to Re: Could I be bipolar or just insane?, posted by aerobar on January 6, 2004, at 13:03:32
> If AD's alone can actually exacerbate my condition, then perhaps I should taper my celexa?
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> My fear is I will crash and put myself into a critical major depression.
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> It can be difficult trying to self-medicate or diagnose. Unfortunately psychiatric care is too costly without insurance. When I called our local social health services they told me that I needed to be suicidal to get assistance.
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> Any suggestions?
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>The most important thing to do is to get started on a mood stabilizer asap. Your doctor will gradually taper you down on the Celexa when your moods even out. I'm bipolar and need an AD in addition to my Lamictal
(mood stabilizer). I have a "soft" bipolar 2. I mood cycle when the seasons change and have some cycle with my periods. Many people with bipolar 2 need an AD in addition to a mood stabilizer.
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