Posted by HappyGirl on February 22, 2005, at 1:42:37
In reply to Re: lexapro and marijuana use//jcalder » HappyGirl, posted by jcalder on February 21, 2005, at 14:27:07
Hi:
First off, ... Bipolar dx is a very tricky. Normaly, Bipolar dx comes AFTER taking an SSRI, such as Lexapro your husband has been on. After taking an SSRI for about one to two weeks, Bipolar symtoms started to surface on person who has a tendency of having Bipolar. Also, Bipolar like any other illnesses runs in family. If one/some of his family members has Bipolar, even all way back to his 'great-grandparents,' he might have Bipolar. However, if there is NO trait in his family, then I truly doubt he has Bipolar, ... rather he might sufferring from some sort of 'delusitonal' by taking both 'pot' and 'Lexapro.' But, I never have any 'street drugs' in my life, then I can not assure on this regard. Just, a professional has some clue on this, ... preferrably a psychologist, not a psychiatrist who may NOT give a good answer.Punching in walls is quite annoying, then in my case, my family suggested me to take some 'med.' for me to calm down. Normally, this/punching happens when sever rage/anger explodes inside, that is my case, 'dysphoric mania' due to my Bipolar condition. However, in your husband's case, it might be due to 'depression,' ... even 'pot' and 'lex' aggrevation. In depression, there are several different form of depression, from mild to severe cases. Your husband's dep. seems more likely 'severe' form, if he REALLY has one.
That being said, ... in Bipolar, it takes time to get a proper dx. unless he/she has 'full-blown' mania. Particualy, Bipolar II that has mostly depressive episodes with much lesser form of mania, then it's often mistakenly dx'ed as depression, not Bipolar II. Just, a mood-stabilizer makes him/her calm down to the point that normalizes his/her moods. Then, in my suggestion, ... look at his family, ... if there is NO-Bipolar in his family, I'm highly doubtful he has Bipolar.
In regard to 'Paxil,' ... sounds like you have 'situation depression' due to your current 'dilemna.' In my knowledge, if there is NO chemical imbalance in the brain, then you can get it off when you get BETTER. But, in the menatime until the things getting optimist, you'd better to stay on the Paxil. Ask the pdoc. in this regard, tho', not to become 'permanent' basis.
In my suggestion, ... if your husband seems NOT to change his mind, then you have NO choice but going to some authority to get enough money for you and the kids.
Lastly, ... I hear/read that there are 'family' abandan, leaving the family, due to mental illness. At least, you're not alone in this regard. However, you need a 'GOOD' help to move on.
p.s.) Besides this board, there is 'Significant others' on the Internet which mostly disscuss family problems, like yours. Try to find one by 'search' engine and post this thread(your very first one). For posting the thread, you may get more 'realistic' and 'constructive' answers to your current situation.
H.G.
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