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Question
How do you know if you have this?
What Medications are best these?
Would Citalopram be 1 you would take?
Thanks for your reply
Jackie
Hi Jackie:
Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed by a psychiatrist who takes a thorough history of your symptoms and family history--and rules out any possible physical causes, such as thyroid, for the mood swings.
Every person responds differently to different medications, so only the doctor will be able to help decide which is best in a particular case. A mood stabilizer is most often given.
Citalopram (or Celexa as it is commonly known) is an anti-depressant. While it may be given along with a mood stabilizer, it is highly unlikely that it will be given alone as an anti-depressant alone can cause mania in a person with bipolar disorder.
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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