Bipolar Disorder/depression, BPD

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Expert: - 9/23/2009


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I'm 14 and I'm sure i have depression, but i was wondering what my chances of anything more severe like Bipolar Disorder or anything else. There was substance abuse on both sides of my family, but I've never done drugs or alcohol although both of my parents are alcoholics and one is sober. My mother is and has been diagnosed with depression for a long time. My grandmother has Bipolar Disorder and so does my greatgrandmother. I'm not sure about my dad. Do you know how likely it is that I'll become worse? It's hard dealing with depression as it is as a teenager so i want to be atleast a little ready if one day i end up with BPD.

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Hi Chelsey,

Because of  your age I do not think that you are Bipolar. There are many other conditions that should be eliminated before concluding you are Bipolar.

Having parents who have suffered from substance abuse, it is possible that you may have inherited a weak gene, but genes can be beaten by nutritional means. Please test yourself with the

The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire (NBI) at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/nutrition-behavior_inventory.html

and the

The Hypo Quizz at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.org/hypo_test.asp

'If you score high it may be positive for hypoglycemia. This an be treated by going on a hypoglycemic diet. Please discuss with a Nutritional Doctor, Clinical Nutritionist or a Nutritional Psychologist. Please read:

Depression is a Nutritional Disorder at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/depression_disorder.html

Going on a hypoglycemic diet will most probably solve your emotional instability. Please read articles at our web site about the Hypoglycemic diet and look up for "depression". If any more questions please come back. Also discuss with your parents.

_______________________________________________
Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman

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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

Expertise

Have worked as a psychotherapist for overv twenty years, dealing with many personality disorders

Experience

I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Organizations
Editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia. Its web site is at:

http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Publications
Author of the book "Getting off the Hook", It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in the Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials
BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Gad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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