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Jan 06, 2015 at 07:09 AM
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I have a diagnosis of Bipolar 2 with a very slow cycle and a large element
of Seasonal affective disorder. Ten years ago when I was eventually diagnosed I was put on 5mg olanzapine which stopped my psychosis, auditory and visual hallucinations in their tracks. I was left with a mood that was as predicted somewhere just below normal and have been there ever since. I very rarely shower or clean my teeth which has recently resulted in me having a full dental clearance. Although my depressed state is now my normal and is tolerable and my mood is relaxed. I have read on this forum that flouxitine can be taken with olanzapine to improve mood. Has anyone tried this ? im not to keen on the suggested side effects. should I be satisfied with my not intollerable present condition or should I try flouxitine ? apart from the occasional mild mood swing and he fact that I sleep for at least twelve hours a night and I have a lack of energy I feel that things could be a lot worse. Your thoughts please fingers1 Last edited by fingers1; Jan 06, 2015 at 07:12 AM.. Reason: spelling mistakes |
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Jan 06, 2015 at 08:29 AM
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I personally don't believe you should resigned to the fact of always feeling depressed. I took flouxitine and it didn't help me but it works really well for others. I think it would be worth a try if your doctor agrees that it might help you.
I think we should always strive and hope for the better. I was in a deep depression for several years and just got better last September after a hospital stay and a complete change in medication, so there is always hope. __________________ Bipolar I, Depression, GAD Meds: Zoloft, Zyprexa, Ritalin "Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." -Buddha  |
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Jan 06, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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I'm on both. First time I was on fluxiten and a mood stablizer I tried to give myself a tummy tuck. Now I'm on it with olanzapine and I still want to dissect my arm and am looking for hidden messages in my husband's text to friends but it's not a need just a nagging thought. I'm going to ask for a different anti depressant because of my symptoms. I would suggest lowering the olanzapine as it can make you "flat" Then if that doesn't work adding an antidepressant.
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Jan 06, 2015 at 11:05 AM
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I was on only Risperdal to prevent psychotic/full manic symptoms, but I was too depressed. After several months of stability, we added fluoxetine. So far, I am pleased with the results. Best of luck,
moogs __________________ Current Status: Stable/High Functioning/Clean and Sober Dx: Bipolar 2, GAD Current Meds: Prozac 30mg, Lamictal 150mg, Latuda 40mg, Wellbutrin 150 XL Previous meds I can share experiences from: AAPs - Risperdal, Abilify, Seroquel SSRIs - Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft Mood Stabilizers - Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin Other - Buspar, Xanax Add me as a friend and we can chat 
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