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Location: Colorado
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Sep 03, 2018 at 02:12 PM
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Hello all, I am new to the forums and recently sought care for what I think is Bipolar II. I had been diagnosed with depression and ADD in the past, but have never stayed on medication due to either feeling better or having swings that appeared worse than the symptoms I was experiencing. Now at age 35, I was talking with a colleague that has bipolar and when discussing her recent manic episode, I realized there were similarities between her story and some stories I have in my own history.
What has troubled me the most is that I have not cried legitimately for almost 10 years. It has been a while since my last manic/hypomanic symptoms (aside from when I have excess alcohol) but nevertheless have reviewed the DSM criteria and think that the diagnosis fits. I started Lamictal last week along with the Effexor that I was started on in December (very low dose). I have not noticed much change yet, but since I am starting the taper, I expect it will be a bit until I see changes. |
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