Bouncing Back and Forth on Boards

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Bouncing Back and Forth on Boards
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Thu, 08-11-2005 - 2:58pm

For anyone who read my original post this may be somewhat repetitive. Long story short, I have been being treated for depression and anxiety. A brief meeting with a therapist during my "intake" process led her to think that I may be bi-polar instead. Anyway, since then I seem to be thinking more and more that she is right. I can feel some highs and lows. I can't believe I didn't see this before. But then again on the depression and anxiety boards I feel that way too. Is being bi-polar almost a combination of the two since an up phase may seem like anxiety and the down phase like depression?

Thanks again

Alison

PS - won't get any relief until about a month when I can get in to see the pdoc - ughh

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Thu, 08-11-2005 - 3:28pm

Good question, but I don't know.

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Thu, 08-11-2005 - 4:05pm

Alison,


The depression is definitely a part of BP and anxiety can play a part in both the depressed & the manic swings and sometimes is just a stand alone side "benefit" of BP; not in everybody, but not uncommon, either.

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-11-2005 - 4:11pm

Thanks. I am beginning to think the tdoc was right and that maybe I should be trying meds for bp instead of or in addition to ADs and anxiety meds.

I wish I didn't have to wait so long to get started. I am kind of excited to know that there may be something that can help me when I was thinking that nothing would.

Thanks again.

Alison

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Thu, 08-11-2005 - 5:45pm

I was treated for depression for 2 years and when I was assessed at the hospital, the nurse thought it was probably bp. When she mentioned it, I was shocked, but the more I learn the more I am convinced. Try to get to your pdoc sooner. I was started on meds right away and felt a little better knowing I was finally on the right path.I would say both anxiety and depression are a big part of bp and getting the right dx is the first step.

Hugs to you.

Missy

 
 
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Registered: 05-11-2003
Thu, 08-11-2005 - 10:17pm
I don't know that I have an answer, but I suffer with anxiety big time....and for me it's more when I am depressed (or at least I detect it). When I am manic I think the BP tricks me into thinking I feel good when in reality, I bet I have a lot of anxiety then too. Lately I am just so depressed I almost wish for a little mania. Anyway, good luck and let us know how you're doing!

littlemascara