Hi i have bipolar diagnosed 14 years ago recently suffering long period of depression and was thinking of getting on ssri to help but heard it could cause a manic episode. Anyone got any advice experience of these while taking meds for bpd?
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Hi, I wouldn't recommend taking an SSRI. Although they can lift your mood antidepressants can exacerbate rapid cycling in bipolar which is what I experienced. What about a mood stabiliser instead?
It's a tough one.
I noticed crawling the internet a lot of our American friends are using combination treatments, but have read so many posts causing rapid cycling.
I think your best bet is to consult a Psychiatrist and see what options they come up with, as it's not worth the risk of just having a go.
Charlie23 right are you using any mood stabilizers at all? I take Lamictal and it really helps with the depression.
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