Posted by HappyGirl on February 20, 2004, at 23:40:22
In reply to Re: is this depression?????? in need of some input..., posted by twinb57 on February 20, 2004, at 20:17:12
Hi:
Mixed state about which you're asking is you're in both states, depressive episode combined with manic state, including psychotic episodes in your case, because Bipolar you have sounds a lot like Bipolar I with mixed state, as you quote. Then, your pdoc. rxed Zyprexa 20 mg. along with AD, the dosage of both are fairly high. Also, as for mood-stabilize, 'Depakote' that is reputable med. for mixed state. Normal dosage of Depakote is said to be around 750 mg., but as reading the content of your two posts, above, ... you may need higher dosage of Depakote, as well.
Also, another question about which you're wondering is whether 'Manic episodes lie dormant for a few years and then return?' .... I never heard, nor read anything like this, ... however, in regard to 'manic,' there are many different form of manic, including rageous form, called 'dysphoria mania,' and several more that might differ on individual, then just your pdoc. knows Bp symptoms you've been carrying since high school.
If you are tolerable to all those potent meds., then I feel strongly that you're able to bounce back to 'old yourself.' Just time will tell you. In the meantime, try to take med. combo. faithfully.
H.G.
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