Posted by brynb on July 17, 2012, at 13:26:21
In reply to Re: Scott: Meds and Mania » brynb, posted by SLS on July 17, 2012, at 11:45:11
Thanks, Scott. I'm hoping the Lithium side effects will eventually disappear. Still not sure if I'm on the bipolar spectrum, though it seems I probably am. My pdoc wasn't quick to give a definitive diagnosis, which is probably a good thing.
At 38, my depression has only worsened over the years (and it first presented at 14/15). The episodes are more debilitating and severe now. I've tried many meds, but Lexapro was the one I stayed on the longest. However, it's not effective on its own; it poops out, doesn't prevent depressive episodes, and I still have irritability, swings, etc.
I also get manic from some drugs, Neurontin in particular. (It recently sent me into a full-blown manic state.) Of course my pdoc thinks this is strange, but I've heard others say they've had a similar reaction.
Thanks again...
-b
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