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Posted by Christ_empowered on August 31, 2014, at 18:37:50
My diagnosis switches between a severe form of bipolar I and schizophrenia, depending on the shrink (its a public health clinic).
Is there a point in taking an AD if you have serious mental issues? Or just focus on the neuroleptic and/or mood stabilizers?
Posted by willyee234 on August 31, 2014, at 21:44:27
In reply to antidepressants in psychotic illness, posted by Christ_empowered on August 31, 2014, at 18:37:50
This seems to be where the docs are going,lots of them now are negelcting to use anti depressants on the basis its becoming a idea that these meds "acivate the conditions."
I dont know first there was bi polar,docs couldent get a knab on it,so bipolar 2,then 3,like a bad movie sequel
Now everyone is schizoeffective.I truly dont believe,and not to offend anyone that these docs know what the hell they are doing.
All i know is id crumble without parnate my antidepressant
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2014, at 23:07:38
In reply to antidepressants in psychotic illness, posted by Christ_empowered on August 31, 2014, at 18:37:50
Abilfy work the best for you through watching you posts stick to it and seems like 15 mg does well for you. Phillipa
Posted by Linkadge on September 1, 2014, at 8:31:24
In reply to Re: antidepressants in psychotic illness, posted by willyee234 on August 31, 2014, at 21:44:27
Some studies show that (especially if there is an affective component) antidepressants can improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Certain antidepressants have neuro protective effects and may help reduce disease progression (at least on a theoretical basis)
Posted by phidippus on September 5, 2014, at 1:04:02
In reply to antidepressants in psychotic illness, posted by Christ_empowered on August 31, 2014, at 18:37:50
I think ADs are helpful for people with all sorts of disorders because they help with the stress of being mentally ill.
Eric
Posted by herpills on September 5, 2014, at 15:20:19
In reply to Re: antidepressants in psychotic illness » Christ_empowered, posted by phidippus on September 5, 2014, at 1:04:02
> I think ADs are helpful for people with all sorts of disorders because they help with the stress of being mentally ill.
>
> EricI agree, problem is a lot of pdocs think if it's not plain unipolar depression then AD's are bad because they "destablilize" ...
My antidepressant *is* my mood stabilizer. I also take Lamictal...
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