Posted by porkpiehat on April 11, 2016, at 12:20:22
Scott I tagged you here because we have very similar diagnoses, but anyone's input is helpful...
What do you see as the similarity/distinction between med reactions in these two diagnoses? I've got a pdoc who sees my reactions to meds as hypomanic--and therefore wants me to stay away from most AD's in favor of AAPs...I find these VERY heavy.
On the other hand, my therapist sees patterns of complex trauma in which a psych med strips away a symptom, but your mind has developed that symptom as a defense to keep you safe. So the mind reacts by bringing another symptom/defense to bear for your own safety.
On the surface this rage/mania/hyperviligence appears as a manic reaction to the medication but what if it's more psychodynamic stuff? I would say the meds and the treatment approach are going to vary. I can't trust as gospel the words of either my pdoc (who is gone) or my therapist who sometimes seems way off target.
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