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hedap Posts: 2009
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Well usually if anti-d's didn't work on you and a mood stabilizer did, you passed one criteria for bp2. I don't know all the criteria, but I suppose it's possible to have hypomania and still be able to sleep. Let's see if anyone else has experienced that before. hp Savella 50 mg 2x daily
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dizzyb Posts: 4328
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Hello Geiri. We haven't met so welcome to the group. Ok all, let's clear this up. You do not have to meet all of the criteria listed to be experiencing hypomania. In fact, many of us experience it in totally different ways. In order to have a diagnosis of BP II there has to have been some form of hypomania, otherwise as pdoc would not diagnose BP. Some experience many symptoms when hypomanic, others only one or two. Geiri, anxiety can be a symptom of hypomania, as can irritation, anger and many other such emotions. The thing is that as part of BP they will be more intense, frequent or irrational, unjustified. There could be certain traits that have been ascribed to your OCD or ADD that were part of a hypomanic episode. If you are so unsure, you really need to ask your pdoc what his criteria was in diagnosing you. BP II is characterised by more lows and less highs, so it makes sense that you have depression. You do have a swing, could be as simple as from depressed to anxious. Anti-depressants without a mood stabilser will generally not work. They can make you hymomanic in various forms, or make depression worse. This is why so many people say they didn't work for them. Heather, I'm not sure that the fact that the anti-dep didn't work but the mood-stabilser did is actually a criterion. When researching we often learn so much that we "become" the condition. Step back and take count of YOURSELF, not all the criteria you've read or heard. Look for what YOU relate to, even if it's just one thing. Like anxiety. Or irrational money spending, this is one that many don't see as a symptom, just some "retail therapy"  Above all, NO ONE is qualified to make a diagnosis except a pdoc. If you've been diagnosed, then it's for a reason. If you query the decision, definitely set your mind at ease by talking to them. For the rest of the time, we're here  Big hugs, Bridget  now this mouse could be hypo  
Post edited by: dizzyb, at: 09/19/2010 12:58 PM Don't believe everything you think ;)
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barelymanic Posts: 3229
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I think there is a typo in that link, it says that there are no mixed episodes in bipolar II then later it says mixed episodes are extremely common in Bipolar II. My main leadership role is to listen, encourage, and keep the peace....It isn't to give medical or legal advice...Please note...I am not a Doctor...nor an expert...I am here for the same reason all of you are...to receive and give encouragement.
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barelymanic Posts: 3229
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Well, I really love that cartoon, it just cracked me up. If you watch the television commercials they will tell you that abilify can be added if your anti depressant isn't working very well. I am not sure why your doc would tell you it takes care of the highs, never heard abilify do that unless it is a side effect for some. My main leadership role is to listen, encourage, and keep the peace....It isn't to give medical or legal advice...Please note...I am not a Doctor...nor an expert...I am here for the same reason all of you are...to receive and give encouragement.
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danzig621 Posts: 174
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thank you all for your questions and experiences shared. it was very helpful to me. i feel like such a dope that working in the mental health/dd field i never knew that their was bipolar i and ii. i told my doc years ago that "it's like i am bipolar except i never have "ups", just downs". why i wasn't diagnosed years ago was partially my own ignorance. duh. ~amy
diagnoses: Major Depressive Disorder, Bi-Polar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Chronic back pain
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Lamictal 50mg daily and titrating up to 100mg
Paxil 50 mg (tho i can currently only afford 40mg)
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Hydrocodone 7.5/500mg 3X daily (pain)
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stormshadow Posts: 35
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stupid question? What is a pdoc? Seroquel - 300 mg
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rigje Posts: 193
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a pdoc is short for psychiatrist- and its a good question - there are a lot of shortcuts in postings Welcome stormshadow Mood subject to change at moments notice
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whatthefisup Posts: 440
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I wanted to chime in and repeat something I read in the BP only group. Apparently there are rumors that in the DSM V psychosis will be an allowable symptom for both BP1 and BP2. So, the only significant difference between the two will be mania vs hypomania. This actually makes a lot of sense to me. The only reason I was diagnoses with BP1 is because of psychotic delusions. However I really dont think my "manias" were that bad. And I was only delusional when I was depressed... Any way, until my diagnosis is changed I guess I remain BP1 but, I know it would only be classified at moderate. ~Wendy
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platelet60 Posts: 282
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Whatthefisup, I can relate. The official diagnosis on my paperwork that was filled out at the hospital in 2008 is bipolar I with psychotic features. But I have never had a full blown manic episode as they're commonly thought of, I think. I have mostly downs, with some hypomania which some how shades into psychosis. It's like a "quiet" psychosis, I don't know if that matters or qualifies it. I'm not in a hurry to change the diagnosis for some reason. Jesse
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barelymanic Posts: 3229
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I think a lot of docs classify you as bipolar I if you have any psychosis whatsoever. There was a point when my NP said I wasn't making any sense to her, i wasn't aware of it. I am often not aware of mood changes, etc. I am working on it. My social worker is helping me by creating a list for me of oh shoot i don't know how to put it. I guess symptoms/signs of bipolar such as not eating and needing less sleep, etc. My main leadership role is to listen, encourage, and keep the peace....It isn't to give medical or legal advice...Please note...I am not a Doctor...nor an expert...I am here for the same reason all of you are...to receive and give encouragement.
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