Posted by Brandymac26 on November 6, 2002, at 15:27:01
In reply to Re: newbie here again DR. Dave, posted by Krysti on November 6, 2002, at 11:32:11
> Hi Brandy,
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> There are different degrees of Bipolar Disorder. Not everyone reaches a fully manic state. It sounds like you may be experiencing hypomania. You should look up Cyclothymia (which is a lesser form of Bipolar Disorder) and see if maybe that's what you're experiencing.
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> I think you should definitely talk to your doctor about it. If that is what's wrong, anti-depressants alone can make it worse. Before I was diagnosed, I went on Paxil for anxiety and ended up becoming fully manic and delusional.
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> Even better than a general practitioner, a psychiatrist would be the best person to see. They will be able to properly diagnose you, whether it is just depression/anxiety or there's more to it. I used to think it was just the anxiety that was making me have the mood swings also.
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> Finding out what the problem is for sure is definitely the best thing to do. That way it can be treated properly and you will feel so much better.
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> Hope this helps. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me.
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> Krysti
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> Thanks, I'm gonna look this up, and see if I have any of the signs, etc. And I am also gonna bring this up with my doc. I'm going to get a referral from her so I can go to a Psych doctor. Thanks again!
Brandy
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