Is anyone here still wondering if they are truly bipolar? I haven't been formally diagnosed, but my pdoc is erring on the safe side because I had a horrible reaction to an increase in my Prozac dose to 60 mg. (meanwhile, I have been on Prozac 40 mg for 20 years without a problem). I had an intense physical reaction when it was increased a year ago, with horrible insomnia, tremulousness, heart racing, blood pressure up, etc. My whole body was shaking. I could not hold a cup of tea without spilling it. Doc took me off the Prozac and within a week or two I felt better. I am now back on it at 40 mg without any problems, but she has me on 3200 mg of gabapentin as well. She now wants to prescribe Depakote (I don't know why) but I have been terribly depressed for nearly a year now. My moods don't change, I just have not been me, I don't want to leave the house, can barely shower, and my husband is devastated (as am I) in losing me.

I question this diagnosis of bipolar, and my husband and family do not think I am, but I am trying to find out more about it and embrace it if need be. My fear is of going on strong, strong drugs if it is not necessary. I am 59 years old and have been on Prozac since 1987. It is difficult for me to believe that I am bipolar.

Has anyone questioned their diagnosis, like I am? Not that I am formally diagnosed, but pdoc wants to err on the side of caution and prescribe lots of meds with side effects.

Any help would be so appreciated....

Jill