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Question: I have been diagnosed with major depression and bipolar disorder. I have been on medicines for about 7 years now. Just lately I have become lethargic, sleepy all the time, and have no physical motivation, yet, I feel no sadness at all and I don't feel numb I just am doing very little . What is going on with me.
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I have carefully read your question, and I have also looked through all of your previous questions, in order to give you a complete and comprehensive answer.
My understanding is that you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and at least in March of this year you were taking lithium, amitriptyline, and Abilify. What you are describing may be a medication side effect, withdrawal, a medical issue, or less likely a major depressive episode. Have you had medication changes recently? Any alcohol or drugs? Changes in sleep or diet? Any medical problems, a recent checkup, or recently checked labs including Vitamin D level, CBC, CMP?
Let me know the answer to these questions so I can better assist you.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thank you so much for your premium question.
I have carefully read your question, and I have also looked through all of your previous questions, in order to give you a complete and comprehensive answer.
My understanding is that you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and at least in March of this year you were taking lithium, amitriptyline, and Abilify. What you are describing may be a medication side effect, withdrawal, a medical issue, or less likely a major depressive episode. Have you had medication changes recently? Any alcohol or drugs? Changes in sleep or diet? Any medical problems, a recent checkup, or recently checked labs including Vitamin D level, CBC, CMP?
Let me know the answer to these questions so I can better assist you.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my direct link below. We receive a significantly higher payment from this website for direct questions, so I prefer this venue in which to work with you. It would be my pleasure to be your personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/psychiatry). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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