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Old Jun 16, 2022, 03:14 AM
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Hi Beth. I've never heard of that med either, but perhaps it could be helpful. As for your possible symptoms, I see some as leaning depressive. Not all depressive symptoms seem "classic", though. What I've noted is distress with some obsessive compulsive features. That doesn't mean I think you have OCD. Obsessive compulsive symptoms can often be part of bipolar depression or hypo/mania. See The Link Between OCD and Bipolar Disorder

I've definitely experienced obsessive-compulsive symptoms in the past without OCD. It's a little discussed topic in bipolar disorder. I see clear parallels between your current over focus on Mary and a past one I had with my last psychiatrist. This all follows your distressing experience with the psychiatrist.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1

Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg

I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.
Hugs from:
*Beth*, bizi
Thanks for this!
*Beth*