Posted by Squiggles on November 30, 2005, at 7:29:02
In reply to whats the best treatment for rapid cycle bipolar?, posted by arina on November 30, 2005, at 1:07:06
> yeah,what is the best treatment in all of your wise opinions for (my partners) rapid cycling bipolar? Any advice really appreciated.Lithium?
I am not sure what other's experience has been;
I have read on the net (perhaps from the Cochrane
research group?] that drugs other than lithium
are good for rapid cycling. And by rapid cycling
I take it you mean that the mood can swing within
days or weeks.In my case, I was literally saved from
suicidal depression and manic motor agitation
by increasing my lithium dose (WITHIN 24 hrs.).
I was impressed and scared that it wouldn't
work :-).Squiggles
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