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Posted by Thomas W on May 2, 2000, at 13:20:41
I've been seeing a psychologist and had 1 visit to psychiatrist.
I've also been reading and researching bipolar. I recognize some
of the traits of bipolar in myself but the above two
haven't mentioned (not disagreed but just have not mentioned it).
Should I just forget it, bring it up, or what? I'm wondering
about a possible mis diagnosis. thx..all..
Posted by Brenda on May 2, 2000, at 16:51:06
In reply to Possibly bipolar II, posted by Thomas W on May 2, 2000, at 13:20:41
> I've been seeing a psychologist and had 1 visit to psychiatrist.
> I've also been reading and researching bipolar. I recognize some
> of the traits of bipolar in myself but the above two
> haven't mentioned (not disagreed but just have not mentioned it).
> Should I just forget it, bring it up, or what? I'm wondering
> about a possible mis diagnosis. thx..all..Thomas, I was initially diagnosed Bipolar II by the first psychiatrist I saw. I didn't agree with the diagnosis, but she was firm about it. Started me on Topamax (anti-convulsant-mood stabilizer). After two more visits I had to change docs. I talked to the 2nd pdoc about it and he changed the diagnosis to Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - which I agree with. A lot of the symptoms of Bipolar II can be attributed to depression alone and/or an anxiety disorder. When I stopped taking the mood stabilizer and only took Zoloft, I felt much much better. My therapist of many years also agrees with the current diagnosis. I personally see an alarming trend to diagnose a lot of disorders as Bipolar I or II. I sometimes think there can be a period of trial and error in diagnosing correctly and taking the right medication for you. Hope this helps.
Brenda
Posted by Janice on May 2, 2000, at 22:50:30
In reply to Possibly bipolar II, posted by Thomas W on May 2, 2000, at 13:20:41
I cannot stress this enough.
I sat around for years waiting for psychologists and psychiatrists to get me better. It never happened. It's now 10 years later. Now that I've become involved in my own well-being, I fully believe I'm making some pretty decent progress.
One thing to be concerned about if you don't bring it up is that if you are bipolar and you do use an anti-depressant, you may develope rapid cycling, which is very difficult to treat.
Anyway Thomas W, just some of my thoughts. Be proactive! Janice
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