Posted by judy1 on January 7, 2004, at 10:48:11
In reply to Hi I'm the new bipolar here, posted by holymama on January 5, 2004, at 17:38:04
Hi and welcome! I totally identify with your religious experience, I had a manic episode where I tried to start a cult (and almost succeeded). Be careful with the ADs- my worst psychotic episode came about through an SSRI. Did you only get manic through taking an AD? If so, that would make you bp3, and you wouldn't necessarily have to be on a mood stabilizer (unless it makes you feel better). I've learned I cannot take an AD (even with a mood stabilizer) because I always get manic- so I just get therapy for depressions. I also have children (2 young ones), they are such a delight- aren't they? BTW, early on in diagnosis a lot of people refer to themselves through their labels, I think it's part of the acceptance of the illness. But I'm going to think of you as the new member who's a mom and artist- OK? :-)
take care, judy
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