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Depression/Bipolar II (hypomania)
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Many years ago I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. A couple years ago, due to symptoms I described to my doctor, he added a diagnosis of Bipolar II (hypomania, which is characterized by fluctuations from depression to "just above" normal - not manic episodes as in Bipolar I). My particular type of Bipolar II is called ultra rapid cycling (ultradian), which means there can be several significant mood swings in a single day. Here's a typical day: I wake up feeling good. Within an hour… read more

posted April 23, 2019
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm so sorry you're having a hard time finding the right combo! Is a genetic test an option for you ? The panel shows what medicines are likely to work with your specific chemistry makeup. I'm sure it's quite expensive but if it works to find you peace I'd say it's well worth the money

posted April 28, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

You're very welcome! Heres a little more info on it.

https://genesight.com

posted May 1, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I didn't know such a thing was available. I may look into that. Thank you for the suggestion.

posted April 29, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I just saw my dr last week, and he added another medication to my lamictal, then I realized it was something I'd already been on and the side effects were awful. Another dr had me on prozac, but the new dr. said that it can make BPII worse. It's tough to find a right combo.

posted April 28, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Fellow bipolar II sufferer here. Of course our bodies are all different and react to medication differently, but have you ever tried a low dose prozac in the am with buspar 3x a day (lamictal around lunch) and then remeron at night ? That's the only combo i had ever found true relief from. Could be worth a shot

posted April 27, 2019

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