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Originally Posted by Picullus
Hi everyone!
So I am new to the bipolar, world, life, I dunno, but I have been on lamictal and klonopin and was weaned off welbutrin. I feel though, that the depression has returned and is as bad as it was when I first sought help. So I have a question: Is it worth talking to my doctor about getting back on an antidepressant? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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That depends:
1. Are you bipolar I or II? Any other disorders?
2. Do you have mostly depressed, manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes?
3. What happened on the wellbutrin, and why did you go off of it?
4. What other meds have you tried?
5. Describe your symptoms when you are manic -- how extreme does it get?
6. Describe your depressive symptoms right now -- how bad is it? Are you able to function? Go to work/school? Do you think about harming yourself?
7. How much did the lamictal help with the depression? What is it doing for you now, if anything?
8. What dose of lamictal and klonopin are you on?
Sorry, I know that's a lot of questions!
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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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