Bipolar Disorder/mood disorder

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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 10/14/2008


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sir m going to marry a girl who was diagnosed with mood disorder in 2005 jun,earlier she was on 1000mg depakote now she is on 500mg wat precautions v should take if v want to have kids,whether she need some other drug due to marital life,please guide me


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Vicky:

There should be no need to change medication because of getting married.  If you two decide to have children, I would suggest discussing the matter with the prescribing physician.  He/she will be able to work out what is best for your girlfriend's particular history.  The best advice I can give is to enjoy your marriage, talk to her doctor if she plans on getting pregnant and not to allow her to stop any medication without a doctor's okay.

                   Joyce A. Anthony

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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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