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In reply to the discussion: Asperger’s/Mental Illness/Gun control are Red Herrings? Adam was taking controversial drug FANAPT [View all]redStateBlueHeart
(265 posts)Is an indicator for me that a more serious mood disorder was what was actually at play - and for a Bipolar type I or II, the absolute worst thing you can do is treat them with anti-depressant alone, especially SSRIs. A lot of bipolar sufferers are initially misdiagnosed, especially if their is severe depression involved. Case in point: I was prescribed Zoloft by a doctor when I was 19 for depression. Had my first mixed-episode, which is pretty much hell on earth. It induced my first psychotic break and extreme suicidality, (an increase in intensity from before, as in compulsive thoughts telling me to do so).
First of all, I don't believe general practicioners should be able to describe any type of psych medications, an also that any doctor or psychologist thoroughly investigate past and family history, since with most conditions like this it's a trial and error thing. Unfortunately this can have deadly side effects