Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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First off, I hope no one reads this & gets upset in any way as this is NOT my intention at all. I realize that these medications help many of us. I am just downright M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E & I recently started an antidepressant (I think it has been almost 3 weeks now.) It was added along with my mood stabilizers & anti-psychotic.
I did not feel nearly this bad before, in fact I was doing MUCH better mood-wise. Has anyone else added an anti-D & noticed such an adverse effect? I am DX BP I with Rapid Cycling. It is Wellbutrin XL BTW. It only seemed to help very little, I went slightly manic in beginning. Any info greatly appreciated...
I did not feel nearly this bad before, in fact I was doing MUCH better mood-wise. Has anyone else added an anti-D & noticed such an adverse effect? I am DX BP I with Rapid Cycling. It is Wellbutrin XL BTW. It only seemed to help very little, I went slightly manic in beginning. Any info greatly appreciated...
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Clueless really.
Be very wary as many BP1s can be sensitive to these things when used in conjunction with the stabilisers.
I've not really helped here have I , just shared my experiences.
Have an appt. with pdoc for Thursday, but going to call today. This is becoming ridiculous.
Creepy skin feelings.
I hope it's ok in the end xxx
It is sometimes hard to know if it's mood or it's the medication. Do you know what I mean? Is it the meds or is it just me?
I say time will tell!! If it makes you feel that bad phone your doctor!
Some people have to have them...some people taking them makes things worse.
My GP gave me Paxil...it sent me into a phycotic episode (while trying to taper off them)...
Right now,I'm only on Depakote(controlls mnia) and Klonopin for anxiety...my depression is mild..it feels controlable with what I'm taking now.
Medicine treatments evolve ,as knowledge of the diease increases.
How Long Wellbutrin / Wellbutrin SR / Wellbutrin XL's Takes to Work: Like all antidepressants you should give Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride) a month before giving up, barring any really nasty side effects. However it usually starts working within two weeks.