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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rubyblue
rubyblue
I would appreciate any feedback from people with experience of taking Depakote. I am due to start it tomorrow and I am not keen..
deleted_user
deleted_user
I took depakote for years. I had a suicide attempt in the early 90's and they switched my meds and put me on it. For me it doesn't work as well as lithium. I could feel the swings more with the depakote. I'm back on lithium now and have been for about 7 years. Good luck with it. They are hugh pills, I hated swollening them. I much prefer my lithium caps.
rubyblue
rubyblue
Thanks benjamun
rubyblue
rubyblue
oh bugger hair loss, just what I need, lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
It worked great for me but I did gain weight. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.
rubyblue
rubyblue
Nah I had heard about the possibility of weight gain morgainev. I'm just not sure if I want to take any meds cos I don't want to lose the highs..
rubyblue
rubyblue
I have just been depressed for so long that the highs are such a nice difference. I do appreciate that the meds should lessen the depression too, but the hypomania just seems a bit like a gift, if that makes any sense
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