Posted by B2chica on June 10, 2008, at 15:10:56
In reply to Effexor and Bipolar, posted by Rollercoaster1121 on June 10, 2008, at 11:58:26
first, ocd concurrent with bipolor absolutely.
second i can't say i've heard of effexor being Rx just for OCD, was your doc not telling you something? any depressive symptoms you told doc about? because usually effexor is for depression or for bipolar disorder. (please correct me anyone if i'm mistaken)secondly, Effexor was one of the first meds they put me on (i have BP2) and i Rapid Cycled SO badly on that one. it can be bad for some with bipolar because it is an SSRI. so it would not surprise me that you did not fair well on this one if you feel you may have bipolar disorder.
also having bipolar is NOT something you WANT to have so if you think you have it i would certainly mention it to your TRUSTED doc...i emphasize 'trusted' cuz there are a few docs out there that think we are all hypochondriacs...
but show him the facts. you have times of depression, you have times of highs...sleeplessness, if you have energy bursts, anger, etc.(what ever pertains to you) also show how you reacted when on Effexor depression or hypomania worsened or came more quickly(if it did).
again to a TRUSTED doc. if you don't feel comfortable with this doc...this is the PERFECT time to search for a new pdoc. and it may take a few to feel comfortable with so dont settle. remember this is your health. figure out if you want to do meds, or alternative, or a combination. do some research. ask friends, colleagues, family or whomever you trust or if you have a GP that you trust, have him recommend a practice or a specific pdoc (psychiatrist) to you.after you find a doc, remember, if you have bipolar, you may find a great drug right away or it may take many tries. or combinations. but there IS treatment out there.
you WONT feel like this forever.best wishes
b2c.
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