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Originally Posted by tecomsin
It makes tons of sense to be extremely cautious about prescribing AD's for bipolar or people with a tendency for that. I had my first manic episode in my 40s the first time I ever took a psychiatric med, that was celexa and it was prescribed for 'somatoform disorder', when actually I needed Lyrica for a chronic pain condition and was depressed.
AD's can make a what would be a mild manic episode 1000 times worse in terms of the destruction of one's personal well being, finances, legal jeopardy ... all the bad things that happen when people get seriously ill. They can also destabilize people who would otherwise never have a manic episode at all,
I really do believe that. Anyone with bipolar having delusions and/or hallucinations shouldn't be on an AD at all in my book.
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Just to clarify my post:
I wasn't suggesting/advocating for an AD in writing my post.
I do think raising an antidepressant at this time runs a huge possibility/probability of decompensation. I am very concerned about you, Blue.
I'd meant the only way Blue could know her pdoc's response is to ask him.
Maybe I'd misunderstood the nuances of Blue's question. I hope this clarifies.
WC