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Originally Posted by Secretum
I think the only thing that will help is to remember that it will end. Bipolar is a cyclical beast. Your previous depressions didn't last forever, and this one won't either. 
Have you thought about getting a light box? Before meds, I got depressed in the winter pretty regularly (though the severity varied with the year). If you can't afford a light box, maybe open your blinds and let some light into your apartment. If the agoraphobia will let you, try to take a brief walk outside.
An AD might help you, but it could also do a lot of harm. Have you tried lamictal, abilify, or zyprexa? These meds aren't ADs, but they have AD-like properties. |
Thank you so much for your response.
I do have a light box, but the pdoc in the hospital said it wasn't strong enough. But I suppose I could just use it anyway and see if it helps.
I see a new pdoc on the 16th and I'm gonna see about getting put back on lamictal. I do have some zyprexa but the weight gain is just too much.
I want to go for a walk, (it will hurt) but I'm scared to leave my apt. Maybe I could see if my son will go with me.
But you're so right, it's a cycle, it will pass. It just sucks so much being in it...