Posted by cache-monkey on March 15, 2005, at 23:23:12
In reply to Re: Need help with Diagnosis..., posted by Wildman on March 14, 2005, at 19:26:25
<< I have about 80% overlap of the symptoms that you describe, and my pdoc thinks i'm a mild BPII. >>
Ditto on that for me.
I'm still looking for a med combo, as the mild BPII is a recent revelation. I've started on Lithium plus Klonopin for anxiety (plus possibly Depakote). I don't like the Klonopin and will ask my pdoc to switch to Valium. (Based partially on Phillipa's recommendation -- thanks!) I'm going to try to get low-dose selegiline added later.
The rationale for the mood stabilizer(s) + benzo is that they should help with my racing thoughts and anxiety.
The selegiline I see as helping with concentration, lethargy, focus, and possibly social phobia. It also might help with the other big concern of mine: smoking. (I basically spiral into a depression or mixed state every time I try to quit.)
Anyway, from the other posts here, it sounds like there are number of possible avenues to try. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Best,
cache-monkey
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