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Posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 12:14:02
Is it normal to have huge mood swings in unipolar depression??
-Manda
Posted by mist on April 12, 2002, at 13:03:24
In reply to Question about unipolar depression, posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 12:14:02
> Is it normal to have huge mood swings in unipolar depression??
> -MandaI'm not an expert, but I don't think that's common in unipolar depression, although it might depend on the type of mood swings--from what to what.
I have unipolar depression and usually I'm just depressed. Sometimes more so than others.
Posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 16:23:49
In reply to Re: Question about unipolar depression » Manda, posted by mist on April 12, 2002, at 13:03:24
In other words, I'll be in a perfectly fine, cheerful, optimistic mood, and then I'll be absolutely completely depressed an hour later...
-Manda
Posted by Fi on April 12, 2002, at 16:59:09
In reply to Re: Question about unipolar depression » mist, posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 16:23:49
I've had spells of feeling 'normal' then back down too, as another 'unipolar d' person.
Can be tantalising- reminder that you *can* feel OK. As you get better, the normal spells get more common and long lasting.
If the 'up' swings include being hyper, that's probably more bi-polar- but check with your doctor/therapist if you are concerned?
Fi
Posted by Phil on April 12, 2002, at 17:39:36
In reply to Question about unipolar depression, posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 12:14:02
What meds are you on, if any?
Posted by mist on April 12, 2002, at 18:36:04
In reply to Re: Question about unipolar depression » mist, posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 16:23:49
I think that can happen in unipolar depression. I've had days when I feel okay in the morning but depressed in the afternoon, but maybe not as dramatically different of a feeling as what you describe.
> In other words, I'll be in a perfectly fine, cheerful, optimistic mood, and then I'll be absolutely completely depressed an hour later...
> -Manda
Posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 18:42:51
In reply to Re: Question about unipolar depression, posted by Phil on April 12, 2002, at 17:39:36
I'm on Wellbutrin, but it's not working anymore. (I'm looking for a pdoc.) I just went and talked to my therapist. We're going to monitor my moods, etc.- maybe just stress, maybe some cyclothymia mixed with major dep., maybe bipolar showing up (I have a big family history of bipolar)... Anyway, thanks for all of the responses. I was just curious about whether anyone else had experienced that.
-Manda
Posted by Phil on April 12, 2002, at 19:11:50
In reply to Re: Question about unipolar depression, posted by Manda on April 12, 2002, at 18:42:51
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