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I am 60 year old should I say on the med. forever
Hi Merv, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. I was having computer problems. Yes, if you are on medication for bipolar disorder, it is important to keep taking it. As we get older, symptoms can increase drastically and stopping your medication would put you at risk of having an episode.
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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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