I never used to be rapid-cycling, before I was ever treated. It was maybe once or twice a year, and it was mostly hypo-mania with a rare severe depression. A few months ago, I went off the Lexapro (that worked wel) because I was gaining weight, despite working out almost every day. I cycled twice in a month, and during a pretty severe depression went on Wellbutrin. Well, it is not working as well, and I am still cycling about once a month or so. Maybe it will eventually work-I hope so, since I do not want to gain weight and it seems like everything that works does that...
Take care, Steph
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I meant to tell you that your question on mixed episodes vs. rapid cycling was very enlightening. It was like you were describing me. Thank you for the question and to Keli, whom I believe answered it. What have you tried to help? I have tried Geodon and Abilify. Sorry to hear you are having a rough time.
Yes, I can definitely relate...not even diagnosed bipolar here, but on days like today... I'm completely at a loss as to what to do. Up and down and all over the place within the same day...I'm so confused about what I'm even feeling...and I got so desperate at one point that I took a dose of lithium I had left over from a while back (the pdoc tried me on it for depression). It seemed to help some, but I know that's not a good thing to do.
If anyone has a chance to read my last post under there somewhere, I'd really appreciate it...I don't think I've ever felt this confused before in my life. Can ECT make a person unstable like this, or what could be going on?!
Beth,
I understand completely...
I never used to be rapid-cycling, before I was ever treated. It was maybe once or twice a year, and it was mostly hypo-mania with a rare severe depression. A few months ago, I went off the Lexapro (that worked wel) because I was gaining weight, despite working out almost every day. I cycled twice in a month, and during a pretty severe depression went on Wellbutrin. Well, it is not working as well, and I am still cycling about once a month or so. Maybe it will eventually work-I hope so, since I do not want to gain weight and it seems like everything that works does that...
Take care,
Steph
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I meant to tell you that your question on mixed episodes vs. rapid cycling was very enlightening. It was like you were describing me. Thank you for the question and to Keli, whom I believe answered it. What have you tried to help? I have tried Geodon and Abilify. Sorry to hear you are having a rough time.
Missy
Yes, I can definitely relate...not even diagnosed bipolar here, but on days like today... I'm completely at a loss as to what to do. Up and down and all over the place within the same day...I'm so confused about what I'm even feeling...and I got so desperate at one point that I took a dose of lithium I had left over from a while back (the pdoc tried me on it for depression). It seemed to help some, but I know that's not a good thing to do.
If anyone has a chance to read my last post under there somewhere, I'd really appreciate it...I don't think I've ever felt this confused before in my life. Can ECT make a person unstable like this, or what could be going on?!
Thanks so much,
Rose