Posted by cache-monkey on December 1, 2004, at 10:39:51
In reply to Re: Please help; med advice: Zoloft or Selegiline, posted by HappyGirl on November 30, 2004, at 23:41:02
Hi,
Thanks for the input. You're right, on the face of it, there could be an element of Bipolar II to what's going on with me. I've actually mentioned this to both my psyciatrist and my talk therapist. But, neither seems to think that it's a significant concern. I'm not sure why. There are some pretty legitimate bases for my depression and anxiety otherwise, though, so maybe they want to explore treating those first and then seeing if hypomania really is an issue. I'll bring it up again anyway, since it probably wouldn't hurt to discuss in more detail.
Best,
cache-monkey> Hi:
> I can NOT be sure, ... it sounds to me like you've been experiencing VERY 'minor' Bp symptoms after having read all your explantions. The first two/three paragragphs above, you have 'depression,' however, there is also 'hypomania' in the last paragraph. For those two 'comflicted' experiences make you feel 'depression' mixed with anxiety.
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> Concerning your pdoc's hesitation to rx appropriate med./med. combo., ... he/she might need to see more symptoms to surface in order to rx appropriate med./med. combo. Because, as we know, Bp II which has mostly 'depressive' episodes with minor 'manic' symptoms, then your pdoc. might need some more time whether you REALLY have some/little Bp trait.
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> If you've been developing Bp(very milder form of Bp II), you may need a mood-stabilizer. In my personal experience with Bp II, I did develope Bp symptoms VERY slowly, starting from depression, less manic and 'real' Bp II. Not often, but it takes some time to figure things/problems out accurately. Try to discuss this with your pdoc. at your next appt.
> H.G.
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