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Originally Posted by lostmyway21
It was effective until a few days ago. I also have severe PTSD. The lexapro has been the only effective med for nightmares/flashback and trigger relief.
Yes I get 1:1 therapy twice a week.
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Well, I would still add a serious mood stabilizer to your cocktail, especially if you are going to be on an antidepressant. Divalproex (depakote) is better than lithium for rapid-cycling and mixed states. I'd go on that if I were you.
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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