I think an antidepressant is worth a shot. I take them along with other meds. Also, I switched from Xanax back to Klonopin. It takes longer to kick in than Xanax but it doesn't wear off so quickly. I was worried about getting addicted to Xanax and I think Klonopin is safer for me. I take 1 mg every six hours (not PRN). In addition to Lamictal and Geodon...I take two antidepressants. Wellbutrin and Lexapro. I also have OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, GAD and PMDD but bipolar 1 is my biggest struggle. (I'm also borderline anorexic but sort of in denial about it. Hard to explain. I self-manage it.)

Hope that was not too much about me. I hope things look up for you and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you....and share my take on meds. I think too many pdocs freak over giving us antids and Benzos for bipolar, but that is just my opinion. Just don't drink and stay away from drugs that are 't prescribed to you ... keep us posted xo

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