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I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder back in September. The question that i have is that I'm having a hard time believing that I had bipolar disorder. I hear voices constantly. It makes working very difficult to deal with. My psychiatrist thought at first I had schizaffective disorder but she changed it to bipolar. I take geodon, effexor, and lamictal. The medicine had helped but the voice had gotten louder. They have names now. At first they did not. I just looking for a clear cut answer as to what to ask her.
Hi Kara:
Bipolar disorder often comes with some psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations (both visual and auditory). First, tell you doctor exactly what you told me about the voices now having names. Then, ask what she thinks about adding an anti-psychotic medication to your regime, such as Seroquel.
Joyce A. Anthony
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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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