Posted by alchemy on August 20, 2012, at 19:10:29
In reply to Mixed states! Is anybody in desperation now?, posted by Slabicki on August 14, 2012, at 16:30:35
> I just saw my Pdoc today. He said I have mixed states, depression and anxiety. Since we are out
> of options, we both agreed on ECT.Are you defining your mixed states as depression & anxiety? Or depression and agitation? Has it just recently increased?
I have had the agitation & depression combo.
I don't know what you have tried, but I assume most everything if you are to the ECT point. Without knowing what you have tried...
- Xanax/anti-anxiety (asap): for anxiety or agitation
- Zyprexa is that standard for mixed states (dep + agitation) Didn't help me though.For me, I have never been able to get rid of depression, but I have been able to ease the agitation with Lamictal. Strangely it initially increased agitation and then decreased it (also happens with others).
- fyi, ECT was good to pull me out of a deep depression. You dont always need to choose maintenance, but I would if it helps. Otherwise, you can go the med route again (ya, fun)
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