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Is it possible to have both euphoric and dyspeptic hypomania during a hypomanic episode?

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Orange_Julieus
Orange_Julieus

After starting escitalopram (Lexapro), I've had major mood changes which my therapist tells me is antidepressant-induced mania (or hypomania in my case).  There are day-long periods where I'm so excited I'm shaking and day-long periods where I'm likely to snap at anyone who even looks at me funny. Has this ever happened to anyone else before? Is this typical for a hypomanic episode?

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  • Orange_Julieus
    Orange_Julieus

    Posted

    Okay, as an edit, I meant dysphoric not dyspeptic. That'll teach me to proofread my writing.

  • michelle02793
    michelle02793 Orange_Julieus

    Posted

    Hi

    If your mania is induced due to the antidepressants, you need to be put on mood stablizers also. Either anticonvulsants or antipsychotics

    • Orange_Julieus
      Orange_Julieus michelle02793

      Posted

      Thanks so much for the reply! My therapist said something about a mood stabilizer but she also said my pcp will want to wait probably at least 2 more weeks to see if the side effect will go away. Do you know if this reaction is indicative of bipolar disorder?
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