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I had seen a therapist when I went thru postpartum, then again when I separated from my husband. The Effexor was prescribed for anxiety when I separated from my husband a few years ago (prescribed by my GP, as I was seeing a psychologist who can't prescribe). As I mentioned it HAS helped. When I realized I might be bipolar I also realized that Effexor is probably only helping with the depressive state.
During the 2nd stint with my therapist I shared my theory with her. She asked me for specifics so I brought the book in & gave her examples of my symptoms for most of the symptoms described in the book. She agreed that it sounded like it. Since then I've been trying to make an appt with a psychiatrist (again, who can prescribe) but something always stands in the way (time, insurance issues, I'm in a "manic" state so I'm happier than usual and don't really think about it). A couple weeks ago I actually found some names through my insurance company. I've been working a ridiculous number of hrs. so I'm shooting for making the appt. after the project I'm working on is complete (Sept 9). Right now, I'm struggling to make calls that I really HAVE to make. At that point I'll have NO reason to not follow thru.
Anywho, I'll letcha know what happens. Thanks for the input.
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