Bowden: Bipolar II

Posted by Jack Smith on March 4, 2003, at 12:09:49

In reply to Re: Bowden: Guest expert on bipolar disorders, posted by Creaky_Neurons on March 4, 2003, at 11:12:29

Dr. Bowden,
Do you really belive that Bipolar II is a helpful diagnosis? I have been diagnosed by one doc with it (most others have dx'd me with atypical depression and GAD) and yet I have NEVER had a manic episode, whether on AD's or not. This doc said that since, at times, I get depressed to the point of not function and then can return within a few days to a dysthymic state, I am cycling. It sounded like a bunch of hogwash to me and most others I have spoken with about BPII seem to also agree.
JACK

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Re: Bowden: Guest expert on bipolar disorders Creaky_Neurons 3/4/03
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Re: Bowden: Lamictal question catmint 3/5/03
Bowden: Lamictal for Unipolar Depression/Anxiety Jack Smith 3/6/03
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Re: Bowden: Lamictal for Unipolar Depression/Anxiety Ricky 3/8/03
Bowden: Why isn't Dr. sure if I'm Bi-polar or not? Eggy 3/8/03
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From Dr. Bowden: Bipolar II Dr. Bob 3/9/03
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Pls. tell Dr. Bowden Thx for me too! Very helpful. (nm) elbee 3/15/03

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