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are there any cases known where a bipolar patient has killed a family memeber
Hi Sera:
You ask a question many want to--but are afraid to ask. Yes, bipolar people have committed murder, theft, and all other kinds of crimes--but so have bipolar people. Those who have did so for reasons other than bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder does not make a person more prone to violent crimes, that is done by something else within a person's personality. I have met many bipolar individuals who would never harm a living thing.
I hope this answers your question and eases your mind. Please feel free to write again should you have other questions.
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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