I had one hypomanic episode that lasted one day after two days of not sleeping (I went back to my depressive mood once my doctor told me I might be bipolar) It was brought on a few days after I smoked weed. This happened after a period of generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I immediately went on xanax and went back to normal. Does one manic episode mean bipolar definitely? Also do I have to stay away from antidepressants because of one short episode?
2007-10-30 02:07:58 · 2 answers · asked by lepeep 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It usually doesn't count unless the episode lasts for at least a week.
However, that's up to the doctor--it may be diagnosed as a manic episode if the doctor thinks it's severe enough; even if it was shorter duration.
Smoking marijuana is what you should stay away from. It's almost a sure thing your medication isn't going to help if you do that.
2007-10-30 02:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one really for a shrink to answer, but I have to be careful in my med regime to make sure the antidepressant level doesn't get too high because I have a history of having my hypo manic episodes being exacerbated by SSRIs. It sounds like you had a really serious poly-pharmaceutical reaction and if I were you I would confess this to my doc (including the weed) and get it straightened out so you don't have to worry about the possibility of bipolar like mood swings.
2007-10-30 02:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Cat S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My answer is which you probably ARE Bipolar and the rationalization you haven't any longer had yet another mania is ebcasue the LITHIUM is working! you at the instant are not meant to have mania jointly as on lithium simply by fact it stops it from going on. in case you supply up taking the lithium you will possibly have yet another mania. Your meds are working in basic terms as they could desire to, please survive them.
2016-10-03 00:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋