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Dec 30, 2016, 11:34 AM
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I'm bipolar II. Horrible obsessive thoughts, along with major depression. Are the ruminating thoughts making me me depressed? I take a Xanax and it helps a bit, but this is a temporary fix. Currently taking Wellbutrin, and Lamictal. I've heard that Abilify can help?
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Dec 30, 2016, 12:44 PM
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Yes, constant rumination causes me to feel extremely depressed, and anxious. Abilify did not help me, but it does help many people.
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Jan 04, 2017, 04:25 PM
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Constant obsessive thoughts make me very irritable and agitated, which leads to depression. I am starting to feel obsessive since lowering my risperidone, but it isn't as bad prior to it. Risperidone works for obsessive thoughts but the minimum effective dose for me is 1 mg.
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ASD, GAD, ADHD, OCD. BP W/ mixed features Wellbutrin Paroxetine Risperidone Methylphenidate PRN |
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Jan 07, 2017, 12:05 AM
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OCD in general can have depression as a symptom. I take Abilify and it took my anxiety from really high to mild/moderate. It didn't fix everything, though. I just got put on Lexapro less than a month ago and I'm hopeful that it will help my anxiety and obsession.
From what I understand, Wellbutrin is not an SSRI drug. SSRI's are usually prescribed specifically for OCD. Has your doctor tried you on an SSRI like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, or the like? I would request that if you feel the Wellbutrin is not working for you. Best wishes!
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...Out of night and alarm Out of terrible dreams Reach me your hand! This is the meaning that we suffered in sleep: The white peace of the waking. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay, "Song of the Nations"~ Diagnoses: Bipolar 2, OCD, Chronic Worrywart  Meds: Lithium (reducing), Trileptal, Latuda, Risperdal, Klonopin and Xanax PRN |
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