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Possible Cyclotymia

Posted by SueT on September 28, 2002, at 23:27:24

I am new to this forum, and this is the first time I have posted anything. I have been Diagnosed with Dysthymia, and I currently take Effexor XR 75 mg. I seems to work OK so far.I previously took Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and a combination of the two. The Zoloft definitely helped with my irritabilty and patience, but I did not like the side effects. The Wellbutrin alone made me very hyper.
I am posting this because I am wondering if I might be Cyclothymic. I have times when I feel good and I am focused on getting things done, but mostly I am just irritable and tired. I feel like I never have the same mood for more than a few hours, and I over-react to minor things and turn them into big issues. There is a signifcant family histry of Bi-Polar in my family.
I know that only a Psych can diagnose, but I would really appreciate anyone's input on thire own symptoms, treatment, etc.

 

Re: Possible Cyclotymia

Posted by madison88 on September 29, 2002, at 13:57:56

In reply to Possible Cyclotymia, posted by SueT on September 28, 2002, at 23:27:24

I have found that antidepressants in general make me cycle btw depression and hyperactivity and irritability. my dr won't consider me manic or hypomanic since it seems i never had these problems when off meds, so it is probably caused by the meds. i have found that a mood stabilizer like Neurontin or Gabitril help. Lithium isn't as helpful with rapid cylers, those who cycle more than once a week, so i have heard. i think the label is less important than just figuring out what meds help the most. in my case, although i haven't been diagnosed with anything besides dsythymia and OCD, i was put on mood stabilizers anyway and they helped. I don't have bipolar relatives, though. i think that made my dr reluctant to diagnose cyclothymia or hypomania in my case. it is all so complicated, isn't it? good luck!

 

Re: Possible Cyclotymia (Sue)

Posted by polarbear206 on September 30, 2002, at 16:13:24

In reply to Possible Cyclotymia, posted by SueT on September 28, 2002, at 23:27:24

> I am new to this forum, and this is the first time I have posted anything. I have been Diagnosed with Dysthymia, and I currently take Effexor XR 75 mg. I seems to work OK so far.I previously took Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and a combination of the two. The Zoloft definitely helped with my irritabilty and patience, but I did not like the side effects. The Wellbutrin alone made me very hyper.
> I am posting this because I am wondering if I might be Cyclothymic. I have times when I feel good and I am focused on getting things done, but mostly I am just irritable and tired. I feel like I never have the same mood for more than a few hours, and I over-react to minor things and turn them into big issues. There is a signifcant family histry of Bi-Polar in my family.
> I know that only a Psych can diagnose, but I would really appreciate anyone's input on thire own symptoms, treatment, etc.

Sue,

It is very likely that you have an underlying bipolar spectrum disorder. Antidepressants used alone with this illness will only exacerbate mood cycling. If they are needed, it should be at the lowest effective dose and in combo with a mood stablizer. Many of the people who post here are having very good results with Lamictal. My self including. It acts as an ad/mood stablizer. Side effect profile is low. I am a soft cycling bipolar. Never had full blown mania. My ups are just increases in energy and can get many things accomplished at once. I can be irritable too at the same time. I tend to have more lows than highs. When this occurs I have hypersomnia, hyperphagia, leaden feeling, concentration problems and can't focus. Then this will escalate to periods of high anxiety. I hope this info helps you out.

Laura


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