Posted by SLS on January 24, 2009, at 9:49:42
In reply to Re: Woman with double-depression: Alternatives sou, posted by Lao Tzu on January 23, 2009, at 15:41:28
> I'm just asking, but do you think she could have bipolar depression?
Yes. Definitely.
> Anxiety, lack of motivation and energy are key components of bipolar depression.
That's me, too.
> I have the same symptoms, but I'm not a manic bipolar.
That's me, too. The only times I have ever displayed a manic episode were as a reaction to drug intervention. In 25 years, this has happened 5 times.
> Has she been formally diagnosed by a psychiatrist?
Yes. Her sister becomes floridly manic.
We met as research patients (guinea pigs) at the NIMH, NIH in the US. She has been seeing psychiatrists all along. She just has a belief system that modern antidepressants will not help her and that she refuses to take the risk that one will make her feel worse. Wellbutrin and Ritalin help when she is in her dysthymic state.
I might suggest that she look into Dr. Amen's clinic. Don't they choose drugs based upon the results of fSPECT imaging?
Thank you for your kind advice.
- Scott
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