
Hi Dr Sheppe, I Am At 3.75mg Of Celexa ,

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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it is almost clear that you are having hidden Bipolar disorder which needs to be managed properly. Since the presentation is often with depressive symptoms there is need to use a kind of medications which is useful for bipolar depression. The options include Latuda, Seroquel and Lamotrigine. These medications are the only options which will prevent wiring of your brain and treat the condition effectively.
I completely agree with your psychiatrist that any antidepressant will bring out the hidden mania and will bring more problems than help.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.


Available research points toward bipolarity
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
I understand that you never had any natural episode of mania or hypomania but for individuals with bipolar disorder type 2 it is natural to have predominant depressive symptoms and only on certain occasion symptoms of mania or hypomania could be elicited. While subjecting to antidepressant they have either unusual response or have manic/hypomanic symptoms as in your case. The available research clearly indicates that onset of manic/hypomanic symptoms indicates hidden bipolar disorder rather than true effect of antidepressants.
Considering this fact I feel that there is bipolar disorder which is underlying cause for your depressive and anxiety symptoms.
I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

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