HI Bizi!
Love hearing from you!

I take Mirapex for depression which does not respond to anything else.
I also take a mood stabilizer. Some pdocs feel it is critical there is a mood stablizer on board when taking Mirapex.

I have been on Mirapex for approx 12 months. I had not had any type of a obsession/compulsion until more recently.. My episode with it is not anything dangerous and/or in any way compromising. This episode is now fading. So far, Mirapex is so very much better than being stuck in bed with paralyzing depression.

Some people may or may not develop compulsions which are dangerous or not, I honestly do not know. I think this is a very individualized thing, as to if/when it might( or might not )occur and what might or might not be involved.

After having been on it a year, I do think that anyone using it must be willing to ride the relatively fine line between depression and hypomania. One must be very aware of where they are on that line and get to know what that means for themselves. I agree , totally , with the recommendation that people be on a mood stabilizer first and throughout the course of treatment with Mirapex.

I appreciate your concerns, very much so!!!
I do know you care.

If I felt in jeopardy in any way, I would either decrease or I would drop the Mirapex. It has been my experience that mood drops quickly.when MIrapex is decreased or omitted.

I do highly recommend Mirapex to anyone in a otherwise "treatment resistant depression." It has saved my life.

Thanks so much for your concern.It is nice to know you are watching my back.

Thanks again!

I love ya, Bizi!