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Thursday, November 20, 2008 GMcA asks

Q: Is it common during recovery from depression to have set backs?

I'm bipolar and in the midst of depression. I started taking antidepressants just over two weeks ago. After one week, I didn't exactly feel better, but somehow felt more comfortable with my depression. Two days ago, I felt really pretty good and was very enthusiastic that this was the beginning of my true recovery. However, the next day I couldn't get out of bed. I've been severely depressed before and I think I remember this kind of progression in recovery (at least the feeling comfortable at first) but I'm so disappointed about the setback that it's making me more depressed. Should I think of that one good day as a sign that my brain in recovering?

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Teri Robert, Health Guide
11/27/08 1:35am

Such setbacks are not uncommon.

 

That said, having bipolar disorder can make it a very different situation. I'd suggest you ask this question on our bipolar disorder site, BipolarConnect.com.

 

Good luck,

Teri

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By GMcA— Last Modified: 11/17/10, First Published: 11/20/08