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    So I had a psychiatric review today, because I have been....almost near-constantly hyperactive (fast speech, concentration issues and memory lapses) and it was recommended by my counsellor.

    After the session today with the counsellor where I was extremely nervous, I was all over the place. I was nervously laughing one minute and crying the next, more when he mentioned something that struck a chord. He thinks that it MIGHT be what's known as a "mixed state". In layman's terms, if you think of a manic episode as being like chocolate ice cream and a depressive episode like strawberry ice cream, a mixed state would be the chocolate ice cream having strawberry topping on it (or vice versa). He can't put a particular label on it though, because of the mixed state, so it could be bipolar, it could be ADHD, it could be something else.

    Basically I have two options: go on DBT (Dialetical Behaviour Therapy) or go on medication to treat the symptoms. So here are my questions:

    1) If anyone has been through DBT what should I expect?

    2) Can anyone provide a bit more information about ziprasidone or some other bipolar med that starts with a v, valpromate or something like that? I'm really paranoid about weight gain as I'm trying to actually LOSE weight, not gain it.

    3) Teachers and teaching students, how can I avoid this affecting me in the long term?
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    I think 'valpromate' may be referring to Sodium Valproate, which is the drug I take for my epilepsy...
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    • #3
      Quoth SongsOfDragons View Post
      I think 'valpromate' may be referring to Sodium Valproate, which is the drug I take for my epilepsy...
      A bit of detective work reveals that a number of epilepsy medications are used to treat "mixed states".

      I've had a bit more of a look at different medications. And frankly, the side effects scare the absolute crap out of me. I pretty much see food and I put on weight.

      But some of the side effects I've been reading up on include drowsiness, anxiety, restlessness and whatnot. The issue is the long-term issues, like the heart and liver problems.

      Can anyone recommend other medications for bipolar?
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        Quoth fireheart View Post
        Can anyone recommend other medications for bipolar?
        Sure....a doctor. But not anyone on CS because this is NOT a medical advice forum.
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