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Posted by Golf4 on January 11, 2009, at 7:32:19
can anyone share any(positive) experience concerning the treatment and mainly the preventing of the depr.episodes as it is well known being the main problem for the Rapid Cycle Bipolar2's
Posted by fayeroe on January 11, 2009, at 10:33:50
In reply to Recurrent Bipolar2 depression, posted by Golf4 on January 11, 2009, at 7:32:19
> can anyone share any(positive) experience concerning the treatment and mainly the preventing of the depr.episodes as it is well known being the main problem for the Rapid Cycle Bipolar2's
I am on 200 mg Lamictal and 10mg Buspar (3Xdaily) and have a handle on the depressive episodes. I do not have mania very often. Maybe once every two or three years.
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on January 11, 2009, at 18:25:10
In reply to Recurrent Bipolar2 depression, posted by Golf4 on January 11, 2009, at 7:32:19
> can anyone share any(positive) experience concerning the treatment and mainly the preventing of the depr.episodes as it is well known being the main problem for the Rapid Cycle Bipolar2's
Well, I am in a bit of an 'experiment' right now, and I can't say anything concrete. Mind you, I've been working at treating this thing for over a decade. My depression is quite a bad side to my bp2, and I use meds that are usually considered a 'no-no' in bipolar. I absolutely have to take an antidepressant, in fact I am going through such a rough time, I have to take two. I am on Prozac, and (was just prescribed) a small amount of EffexorXR. To control dysphoric mania, I take Risperdal 1mg, Topamax 200mg, clonazepam 1mg, and just added Zyprexa, 2.5mg. There is a reason to it all. I've responded positively to all of these meds in the past, and my antidepressant needs a 'tiny' norepinephrine kick, but not too much to cause mania. The mood stabalizers and antipsychotics keep me nice and even too. I know it sounds like a lot, but I have had a major treatment-resistent case, and have only started improving in the past 4 years or so out of 10.
I keep a daily journal, and can go back and trace every single med to every 'feeling' I had (or didn't). Clonazepam is also a very good mood stabalizer, and lasts and works for a long time. I work in a stressful but rewarding job, make a decent living, and do consistently see improvements over time. Yes, like this past week, there are the odd steps backwards, but I can get over and beyond. Anything else you'd like to know, just please ask! Best wishes...Jay
Posted by Golf4 on January 12, 2009, at 3:27:47
In reply to Re: Recurrent Bipolar2 depression » Golf4, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on January 11, 2009, at 18:25:10
well,thanks for the detailed info.; I do have a couple of more questions :
1-besides the Prozac & Effexor which one among the other stuff you on is anti-depr. targeted ?
2-have you gained some weight since being on the antipsychotics? ; the literature tells a lot about this problem
3-are you aware that Clonazepam is a med you can become addicted to?
4-which type of depr.have you been facing:the typical or the atypical one,the agitated or the melancholic one?
5-how frequently have you faced the depr.waves ? as a rapid cycler ?thanks in advance for your kind and prompt replies
P.S.
I am on Lamictal(150mg),Orfiril Long(600mg),Cipralex(20mg) and this since a longer while bringing me to feel better than previously to this regime,BUT I am still facing the depr.breakthroughs being the reason for my initial message
Posted by JadeKelly on January 12, 2009, at 15:01:21
In reply to Recurrent Bipolar2 depression, posted by Golf4 on January 11, 2009, at 7:32:19
> can anyone share any(positive) experience concerning the treatment and mainly the preventing of the depr.episodes as it is well known being the main problem for the Rapid Cycle Bipolar2's
I have experience with rapid cycle Bi-polar One, don't know if this helps, my son had 9 month period of "episode" every three weeks. After many trials ended up with Seroquel (has A/D properties found out after prescribed) and Depakote. He's doing great.
~Jade
Posted by B2chica on January 13, 2009, at 7:52:08
In reply to Recurrent Bipolar2 depression, posted by Golf4 on January 11, 2009, at 7:32:19
not really about prevention but everytime i've gotten severe depressive episodes zyprexa's been the drug to save me...literally.
i will never NOT have some in my cabinet...best wishes
b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2009, at 13:30:32
In reply to Re: Recurrent Bipolar2 depression » Golf4, posted by B2chica on January 13, 2009, at 7:52:08
B2chica have heard marvalous things about zyprexa. Sounds like a winner. Phillipa
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