Is this bi-polar?

[corilou]

I'm writing for my husband. About a year and a half ago he was diagnosed w/ depression and has been on effexor and then zoloft and for little bits of time ativan and seroquel. When he is 'depressed' he is in bed quite a bit and cannot seem to do anything- no work not even being with his family. But when he's feeling good he's a whole nother person if that makes sense. He doesn't have huge mood swings but i still wonder if he is bi-polar? He does have much of a temper usually at all. Last night he seemed to go off on me which he never does but today doesn't really remember much of it. Please any advice would be appreciated!

[Phtartist]

Does his Dr. know he goes into a blind rage?  My former husband had that problem, and I could see in his eyes when he came at me that they were blank, he was not there.  

I'm not a Dr. but to me that is a short circuit that needs to be addressed now.

[Jikan]

Namaste,

From what you've described, it doesn't sound as if yur hysband suffers from bipolar disorder, although, it often takes years to make an appropriate diagnois, especially with regards to bipolar disorder.

My suggestion is that he or you(or perhaps both) maintain a daily journal detailing mood swings, appetite, whether medications are being taken as prescribed, any memory losses or lack of concentration, his daily diet and whether or not he exercises and if so, how much and what kind..

Although, this might seem like a lot, it'll prove to be most useful for his psychiatrist in making an accurate diagnois and prescribing the proper medication(s) and/or adjunct therapy, if appropriate.

Michael(Jikan)