Posted by linkadge on July 21, 2019, at 18:04:05
In reply to Re: Dx.Bipolar II and OCD - Wise to be taken off SSRI?, posted by HelenBall on July 21, 2019, at 13:05:28
Given irritability and suspiciousness, this could be bipolar(ish) or perhaps some form of prodromal schizoaffective disorder. That being said, you appear to have good insight into your symptoms, which may be more a sign that they are mood congruent (i.e. they dissipate with mood fluctuations).
Luvox is particulaly good for psychotic depression - depression accompanied by disortions of reality. This might be an option to pursue - perhaps in conjunction with a low dose antipsychotic (like abilify or seroquel - which can improve depression too).I personally find that antipsychotics mix a bit better with antidepressants, than do the mood stabilizers, but your mileage may vary.
Coming off an antidepressant and onto a mood stabilizer can be no fun. That being said, if you really do have bipolar, you should notice better control of moods with a mood stabilizer.
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