Is it PND or could I be Bi-Polar??

[theanimalswentintwobytwo]

Hello.

I have been on sertraline 100mg for 8 months for PND. I was also depressed in my pregnancy and started to harm myself, and have been depressed &/or suicidal for about the last 5 years.
But I also have times where I am really, really happy; excitable, fidgetty, spending money without really thinking about it, drinking more than normal.

Do i have PND or am I actually Bi-polar?

HELP!!

Imo you need to see a psychiatrist for assessment.

agree with ladylush also i think some people that take SSRI's then discover that they are bipolar and then need different meds....

Ok, thanks. I have been signed off by my psychiatrist at the community mental health team, but I'm due a review with my doctor in a couple of weeks. So i guess I'll have to bring it up with them.

Thanks