Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 255213

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AM I BURNING UP MY BRAIN?

Posted by Ima on August 29, 2003, at 0:01:56

I read on this and other similar sites,that a high percentage of people feel that BPs dont do well on SSRIs. It actually can damage the brain ie..neuro toxicity

is this is anecdotal or is there research to support it?
I believe I am BP probably 2 and the only SSRI Ive taken did make me more manic.

Ive had that response with Tramadol also, feeling buzzy (the tramadol I take for pain)

If BPs should not take SSRIs, then Im thinking I should probably discontinue the Tramadol.

Im worried that misdiognosis has caused more damage.

I also have bouts of anxiety. I dont see that listed under symptoms of BP.

Should that be treated as a seperate condition?

Is it possible one med could deal with both?

Sorry so many questions at once.
thanx
peace

Re: AM I BURNING UP MY BRAIN?

Posted by linkadge on August 29, 2003, at 6:48:08

In reply to AM I BURNING UP MY BRAIN?, posted by Ima on August 29, 2003, at 0:01:56

It is likely that neurotoxicity from any form of mania occurs only when prolonged and/or excessive. There is evidence that brain dammage occurs in bipolars (in manic state) with or without antidepressants.

But if the antidepressant put you in a manic state this is no good as well.

If you feel a drug is making you manic, there is good reason to discontinue it or reduce the dose.

Keep in mind that the other side can also cause brain dammage. Prolonged exposure to cortisol can cause hippocampal shrinkage.

It is important to know that this dammage is the result of extended exposure to either state. It's not really necessary to worry if the occurances are breif.

ALso remember there are lots of things that counteract glutamate neurotoxicity. Vitamin E
Magnesium, Lithium, Selenium, Quercetin, Exercise (by increasing BDNF), vitamin C, mood stabalizers and tranquizers etc.

Keep in mind that antidepressants (if not making you manic) can upregulate growth factors, and have been shown to grow new brain cells.

Linkadge

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