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| Subject | Date Asked |
| bipolar disorder and child sexual abuse | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: As a youn girl of 11 or 12 I began to suffer from a mental ilness that would latter be described as ... A: If you want to have a relationship with your family - one without the burden of anger - you have to ... | |
| Bipolar? | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I have read some of the symptoms of bipolar but Im not sure. I am usually happy during the day but ... A: Because I am not a mental health professional, all I can really do is provide you with informational ... | |
| i have bipolar disorder | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have bipolar disorder II and I feel that my family doesn't respect me. (I have a husband who is 22 ... A: I'd suggest reaching out to the family members you'd want to be around in phone calls, emails, or if ... | |
| bipolar friend and verbal abuse | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: My best friend (in his 30s)has gone thru a divorce last year and his wife has his daughter. I ... A: Dave: The options available largely depend on what you're willing to put up with and what you're ... | |
| help with husband | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been with my husband for 4 years. When things are good they are good, when things are bad ... A: It is good that you have forgiven him and apologized - because you are most likely going to be ... | |
| Bipolar and sleep? | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I am a student studying psychology and the topic of sleep and bipolar came up and I was just ... A: Yes, a person can be bipolar and experiencing a manic episode even if the symptom of sleep ... | |
| Bipolar | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I wonder is this your area of expertise. My sister was diagnosed with a mood disorder 7 yrs ago. ... A: To be honest, because she's an adult there's not much you can to until she reaches the point that ... | |
| bi-polor and adhd in pregnancy | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: i have suffered with ADHD since i was 7 but found none of the drugs to work so by 13 removed myself ... A: If you haven't already, you should look for an ob/gyn who handles/specializes in the care of ... | |
| boyfriend with mild bipolar | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: i been with my boyfriend for nine months, we always moved fast. we've been together everyday since ... A: This guy is playing games with you, and no one deserves that kind of treatment regardless. In many ... | |
| Adult Daughter with Bipolar Disorder | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My 29 yr. Old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in June '09. She had severe mania and ... A: I know many adults around the same age as your daughter who would be considered "boomerang" kids who ... | |
| Work Environment | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a 38 yrs female. I have been employed since the age of 15. I have been employed by the same ... A: I think that because of the stress you've been under, there might have been some behavior that ... | |
| Advice | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: My husband is not willing to come for counseling. Is there anyway that the counselor can talk to ... A: A counselor would only be able to speak to your husband if he were receiving counseling with you ... | |
| Adult Bipolar Daughter | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you on 1/10/2011 and you provided some good insight to me. My daughter is 24. She ... A: As difficult as this is going to be for you, your husband, and your daughter - you must go forward ... | |
| Help | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I am having issues in my marriage and I am not sure where I should go for help. These are few of the ... A: Although I am unable to make a diagnosis online and am not a qualified mental health care provider ... | |
| bipolar adult daughter | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My 24 yr old daughter is bipolar and has PMDD. My husband and I need to be advised as to what is ... A: Honestly, because your daughter is 24 - an adult - in terms of what's acceptable and what is not for ... | |
| Bipolar Boyfriend Off Meds Broke-up with Me | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together 8 months. Just Last week he met my family and everything went ... A: Any relationship has challenges that are unique to each situation, those between the bipolar and the ... | |
| My daughters arrest and subsequent time in jail | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I happened upon your service and your history and I am interested in your input regarding a horrible ... A: Even though she may have to deal with having a criminal record, depending on the rules in the ... | |
| bipolar | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My adopted niece is bipolar. She has a full biological sister. What are the odds of her sister ... A: Bipolar disorder is believed to be a combination of genetic predisposition a person inherits from ... | |
| friendship and bipolar disorder | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have many questions as bipolar disorder is new to me. I have a long time friend that has always ... A: When it comes to trying to reason with anyone who believes that they are already being reasonable, ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder 2 fallow up | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: !! Of research on all types of bipolar disorder (i couldnt sleep for 4 days straight so thats what i ... A: Let me know how things go with seeing a therapist, and of course I'm here to answer questions about ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder 2 | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: !! Of research on all types of bipolar disorder (i couldnt sleep for 4 days straight so thats what i ... A: Alright, here are a few links that may be helpful to you. The first is an explanation of the ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder 2 | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: !! Of research on all types of bipolar disorder (i couldnt sleep for 4 days straight so thats what i ... A: Before I can properly advise you, I'll need a little more information; where do you live (state and ... | |
| joining Law School | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have just finished my first bachelors degree in procurement and logistics management.I have a life ... A: I'd say that you should pursue your dreams, look into what the laws say in your country regarding to ... | |
| bipolar | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Please can you let me know if someone with bipolar would be allowed to continue to hold a driving ... A: I don't know what the laws are for the UK, but as a person living in the United States, I have both ... | |
| Bipolar spouse | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a question. My husband has bipolar and has been diagnosed for 4years now. He was very ... A: People who have bipolar often decide they don't need to stay on their medications after they've had ... | |
| Bipolar 2 with no mania or hypomania? | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I saw my psychiatrist today and he diagnosed me with bipolar 2 although I have never had mania or ... A: Bipolar II is diagnosed when a patient has experienced full depressive episodes without any manic ... | |
| Bipolar - fears about the future | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with bipolar 2 and am sooo frightened for the future as I have an aunt, ... A: Anyone recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder goes through a period where they worry that they've ... | |
| Is Bipolar progressive | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with a bipolar mood spectrum disorder and was wondering if bipolar disorders ... A: Most of the current data/research indicates that bipolar disorder typically doesn't progressively ... | |
| Help understanding this disorder | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been living with my boyfriend for over 2 years. He has told me he was diagnosed with being ... A: It's difficult to see someone that we love refusing to get the help they need, especially when we ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder and Appetite | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: :) Lately it seems I have lost the desire to eat. Is this normal with bipolar disorder? Though I do ... A: I've found that just about anything is normal to the individual experience; I know a lot of people ... | |
| Bipolar | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: my name is amanda and i just got the news i have bipolar....i am confused why does my mind always ... A: You should give the lithium a little while to start working, but if it's making you sick to your ... | |
| bipolar daughter/tough love? | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Our daugher is living separate from us but we are supporting her. She has been trying for 5 years to ... A: I'd only consider the tough love approach if your daughter was abusing drugs or alcohol. Tough love ... | |
| Bipolar | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: How can a person tell if he/she is Bipolar? And if proven that they have this condition, how can ... A: For general information on bipolar disorder including symptoms, treatment, and related you can visit ... | |
| Marriage, Both Bipolar, Baby on way | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: OK, a lil background if I may, I am Lizz, I am Bipolar for 3 yrs, also have GAD, Borderline ... A: I think that the problem your fiance is having is the fact that he's on two medications that are ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder - Law School | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I've also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I am type II and am also considered to possibly have ... A: http://www.disability.gov/ http://www.ada.gov/ The links above should send you to two websites ... | |
| neighbor with bipolar | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started having problems with a neightbor John who also happens to be Bipolar. He ... A: Certain problems that a majority of people are experiencing such as losing a job and the subsequent ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder Interacting With MPD | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have some decent experience (2 years) with a past ex who exhibited many and very obvious signs of ... A: Well, I can't advise you on whether the two conditions would interact in an adverse manner because ... | |
| links/advice | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: How are ya? I was trying to find information about depakote and trying to conceive, but I can't ... A: From the information you've given, I can't see any reason that would make it necessary for you to ... | |
| links/advice | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: How are ya? I was trying to find information about depakote and trying to conceive, but I can't ... A: What medical condition did your doctor prescribe synthroid for? This may be the reason you are ... | |
| links/advice | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: How are ya? I was trying to find information about depakote and trying to conceive, but I can't ... A: I won't lie, there's little information on medications (including depakote)in regards to women ... | |
| Bipolar g/friend wants 'space'... | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I've been going out with a bipolar girl for two years. At the start of our relationship she called ... A: You didn't mention whether or not this woman has been prescribed medications as the primary means of ... | |
| Bi-polar?? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: it has finally come to my attention that the mood swings i have are really not the normal mood ... A: As I am not a mental health care provider, I am limited in what I can advise with regards to your ... | |
| menopause | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking Depakote for the past 15 years. I am 48 years old and starting to show some ... A: Depakote is most likely not something you can discontinue, as the hormonal changes that occur in ... | |
| Uncertain diagnosis - bipolar? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed for almost 10 years now as having chronic recurrent major depressive disorder. ... A: Your husband should see if there are support groups for family %26 loved ones of someone with ... | |
| Dating someone who is bipolar | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I read a previous question you answered for a young man who was dating a bipolar girl. However, I ... A: Matthew, You have a good heart and from what I can tell, a kind and considerate nature. I ... | |
| Dating someone who is bipolar | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I read a previous question you answered for a young man who was dating a bipolar girl. However, I ... A: Matthew, I can't help but worry that this young man may have more going on than just being ... | |
| health | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is Bipolar Disorder? What is cure? 2. I feel sick all the time, reason? A: You can find a detailed explanation of bipolar disorder including the medications commonly used in ... | |
| bipolar anger | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 34 yr old female who has struggled with mental illness since about 15 yrs old. I was treated ... A: I think that all of us, medicated and more or less stable or not, can get a little overwhelmed ... | |
| Uncertain diagnosis - bipolar? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed for almost 10 years now as having chronic recurrent major depressive disorder. ... A: While I am not a medical professional and this particular format is not suitable for making any ... | |
| School Project Bipolar Questions | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: 1. Does this Disorder seem to happen more with females or males? 2. Are patients considered ... A: 1. Type II is more common among females, type I is about equal in men and women 2. Not always, it ... | |
| Bipolar in my kids | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: After trying to do some research about Bipolar, I've been trying to find out what the chances are ... A: Although there has been sufficient data that demonstrates bipolar disorder is hereditary, there is ... | |
| Concerned about friend..very worried | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I just had some questions regarding my friends behaviors thats very concerning and worrisome to ... A: Unfortunately, I can't tell you that there is a way to convince someone that they need help, because ... | |
| Mental illness and civil rights | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: This is a long story but I will try to be brief. I have been under the care of a psychiatrist since ... A: Alright, now that I had the wonderful tech people at allexpert.com send me a link so I can answer ... | |
| living with a bipolar boyfriend | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My (ex)boyfriend has been diagnosed as biolar 3-4 years ago. He told me that he has been taking ... A: If he's already acted in a way that demonstrates a difficulty with following through on something ... | |
| Excessive affectiveness | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I need to give you my profile firts. Sorry but I am not a native english speaker and I find myself a ... A: From what you've written about your situation, I've noticed that the major theme throughout is that ... | |
| how serious, crazy? paranoid? | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I am seeing someone who has been diagnosed and is taking medication for bipolar. She doesn't like ... A: The severity of any mental illness is largely dependent on how effective any medication a person is ... | |
| Getting my mom to acknowledge her manic depression | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My mom is 59 years old. Her mother suffered from Bi Polar disorder for most, if not all, of her ... A: I can't promise that this will work, but it's worth considering at the very least, and may be the ... | |
| bi-polar | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: my husband has been diagnosed as bi-polar, I left three timesand am severely depressed. The violence ... A: While the current data available from research studies on the subject of domestic violence are at a ... | |
| Bipolar Ex husband and children | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been dealing with my ex husband and his bipolar for the last 15 years. We are divorced and ... A: I would recommend against preventing any contact between your ex and the children you have from that ... | |
| Bipolar? SAD? Borderline? Or just exagerating? | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: This may take a while. So sorry in advance. OK. 5 years ago my nan died. Sounds pathetic but my dad ... A: Well, unfortunately I can't provide you with anything concrete in regards to any illness you may or ... | |
| need some advice on bipolar relationship | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: A few months ago i met a girl who i fell in love with. Turns out she's bipolar. She didn't hide it. ... A: People lie for all kinds of different reasons, particularly in their romantic relationships and ... | |
| Does this sound like BiPolar? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been with my botfriend for a little over 2 years. During this relationship I have noticed ... A: While the information you have shared does seem to suggest that this man and father of your child ... | |
| Is my partner bipolar? | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My partner and I have been together for three years now. I love him very much, but there was one ... A: Most guys will be very unhappy with hearing the woman they are involved with telling them that they ... | |
| I desperately need help for my son | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: How can I go about getting help for my son who has been diagnosed with bipolar and refuses to take ... A: Sadly, there really is no way for you to force him to get help for his condition and the symptoms ... | |
| biploar | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: the medication my boyfriend takes for his disorder has distroyed his sex drive is there anything he ... A: I honestly don't know what options would be available to him, and most of the standard medications ... | |
| dating a person with bipolar disorder | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I started high school a while ago and i have been with my boyfriend for almost 5 months now. Things ... A: Absolutely, you should be concerned if his anger is causing him to want to engage in activities that ... | |
| dating a person with bipolar disorder | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I started high school a while ago and i have been with my boyfriend for almost 5 months now. Things ... A: While I tend to be skeptical of a bipolar diagnosis in someone who is younger than 18, I can't ... | |
| Valproate + sertraline combination for bipolar disorder | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Sir/M'me, Good day! I suffer from bipolar disorder. My psychiatrist has been treating me with a ... A: Although I am not a pharmacist or doctor, I have taken both medications together in the past. I do ... | |
| is my fiancee bipolar | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: i've been dating my boyfriend for three years and in those three years he has always been a very ... A: Unfortunately, mood swings can be attributed to a very broad range of issues, from a drug problem ... | |
| Bipolar | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: When you talk about lows in bipolar do you mean like angry and in a bad mood or more down in the ... A: I can't make any statements regarding whether or not your girlfriend is bipolar because I simply do ... | |
| Placement after hospitalization | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband has suffered with bipolar since he was a teenager. He is now 41. He has been on a manic ... A: I cannot tell you what the right thing to do for your situation is. However, simply because it's ... | |
| Bipolar2 and meds | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar2 (within the last three months) I have always known that ... A: I would advise you seek a second opinion if the only option for medication that you are being given ... | |
| Bipolar and Applying to Law School | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am so glad I found this site on the internet because I feel like I am almost at the end of my ... A: By law, anyone who is qualified to take the bar exam (in most states you are required to have ... | |
| Adult daughter | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an adult daughter that is 21 years old, she has a daughter, my granddaughter that is 9 months ... A: Based on the information you have provided, I am not convinced that the problem with your ... | |
| Dating a man with bi-polar disorder | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I fell in love with a man who has bi-polar disorder. Even when he is not on his medication, he ... A: Financially, you can probably set up a main account which only you can access - this account would ... | |
| Dating a man with bi-polar disorder | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I fell in love with a man who has bi-polar disorder. Even when he is not on his medication, he ... A: I think that most women (Since I am not a man, I can't say whether or not their experiences are ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder and Relationships | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together nearly three years, and he has been diagnosed bipolar type II ... A: The two areas in (monogamous) relationships that couples fight about more than anything else are sex ... | |
| Bipolar . . ? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: OK, a few of my friends have pointed out my severe mood swings over the years, which have actually ... A: Well, to be perfectly honest, since I'm not a doctor I cannot speculate about whether or not you ... | |
| bipolar | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My 62 year old mother in law was recently diagnosed with Bipolar. For the past almost 20 years she ... A: Mental illnesses are multifactorial illnesses (caused by the interaction of various genetic and ... | |
| bipolar | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: "k i'm a 16 year girl in the uk. i was talkin to a mate of mine on the fone earlier, we were ... A: First and foremost, thank you for sharing what's happening for you in life, I know that it can be ... | |
| any way to get my friend to seek help? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a housemate and very good friend, who I've known for years, who I suspect has bipolar ... A: Unfortunately, there is really no way that you and anyone else who cares about this friend can do or ... | |
| Mental Disorders | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Im diong a Junior Research Project, and the thopic that i choose was; Should people with Mental ... A: Most of the people who are mentally ill really would be better off if they spent the duration of ... | |
| Have I got bi-polar? | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I think i may have bi-polar disorder. I have periods of depression, sadness, crying and where I feel ... A: The best way to find out what's going on with your mental health is to make an appointment with the ... | |
| Could I be Bipolar? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I've been suffering from mental illnesses all of my life. I started to see a therapist when I was ... A: While it's not terribly relevant to the subject at hand, I am curious what caused you to begin ... | |
| worried about someone I care for very much | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: A woman I knew from my job, whom I hadn't seen in quite a while, looked me up and called me about a ... A: "She would text me constantly, and when we did see each other, she was always very vocal about her ... | |
| intermettent anger explosive didorder | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: my dr has put me on lexapro and seroquel a few months ago and now im weaning off them and trying ... A: I'm not certain about lexapro, but seroquel can cause some individuals to have a lowered ability to ... | |
| bipolar | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: for the psychological exam as part of the diagnosis is the procedure the same across the board or ... A: Most diagnosis' are made by psychiatrists, who will normally follow a structured clinical interview ... | |
| bipolar | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I suspect that I may be bipolar. I was pregnant last year and I had numerous very extreme stressors ... A: Many of the symptoms you've described would have the highest likelihood of being part and parcel of ... | |
| emotional and behavioral problem | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem for the last year or so i have had a problem with controlling my temper, i have ... A: I think that it is important...critical even...that you find a specialist (usually within the mental ... | |
| Bipolar disorder leading to Domestic Violence | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: my name is Ashleigh I have been with my husband for 3yrs now and just recently left him for domestic ... A: Bipolar Disorder does not lead to domestic violence as much as it can occur along next to domestic ... | |
| Looking for answers | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend was diagonaised with bi-polar about a year ago but stopped taking her meds because ... A: A friend of mine and I had a falling out a number of years ago because her husband and I had had ... | |
| med | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I need help. I was diagnosed several years ago with bipolar . I have gone for several years without ... A: I am concerned about whether or not you have talked to your husband about your diagnosis, law ... | |
| Bi-polat type 1 | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been dating a bipolar girl, and I care about her so much. One thing I'm afraid of (correct me ... A: Why would you have any reason to be concerned about how well your girlfriend lies and/or cheats? ... | |
| Manics, shopping, and debt | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how responsible is a manic person on a shopping spree that causes a grand total of ... A: The information you provided in your follow-up puts an entirely different perspective on the ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder - Manic Depressive | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: The parent of one of my students, who is a 2nd semester senior requests a 504 plan due to what she ... A: Bipolar disorder is one of the very few psychiatric conditions that is determined to have such a ... | |
| marital affair | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been married to my husband for 20 yrs, together for 26yrs.Im 43 and my husband is nearly 45. ... A: Your husband was probably diagnosed cyclothymia, which is a variation on bipolar where there are ... | |
| Manics, shopping, and debt | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how responsible is a manic person on a shopping spree that causes a grand total of ... A: Regardless of age (although the fact that this person is 34 merits a more short-serious response to ... | |
| memory | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old bi-polar male. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I am unable to recall at least 95% of ... A: If you are taking your medications as they have been prescribed, you should probably discuss with ... | |
| Could I be Dipolar | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I seem to be getting depressed often and I don't fully understand why. I mean I can think of a ... A: Though it's difficult to know for certain, based on the information you have provided, it seems like ... | |
| neurotransmitter and bipolar | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Which lack of neurotransmitter in the brain causes bipolar disorder. Thanks Asad A: I believe that it would be dopamine, or a reduced quantity of it, that is associated with bipolar ... | |
| Losing touch w/reality for bipolar patients | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Can u please give me some examples of losing touch with reality in people suffering from bipolarII A: At times, behavior that may be considered as 'losing touch with reality' can involve times when the ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Can you put some one in a pych facility if they have bipolar? Violent episodes becoming more ... A: Well, yes and no - it largely depends on the laws regarding civil commitment/court ordered ... | |
| Abilify and Zoloft | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Is this combo of meds exclusively for bipolar patients? Do you think pdocs no longer use lithium as ... A: Because of how easily a person who takes lithium can find themselves at toxic levels, necessitating ... | |
| bipolar depression and major depression! | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: What are the first line meds for treating bipolar depression & major depression? I have read that ... A: The primary difference between treatment of bipolar depression and major depression is that the ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: is bipolar disorder genetic?cld u elaborate about your experience? A: While there is a significant amount of scientific evidence that supports there being a genetic ... | |
| Bipolar? Anxiety? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old female living in Texas, and I just don't know what to do anymore. I had 2 (what I ... A: Ashley - Well, from what you've told me, my opinion is that you're going through some ... | |
| My Bipolar girlfriend off meds ending beautiful relationship | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My heart is torn out of my chest we had such a good relationship, so much love, truth, brutal ... A: Russell - It is my firm belief that whenever someone asks outright to be given some space, ... | |
| audio hallucinations | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My curiosity was piqued when I heard the term "audio hallucinations" on the radio this morning. When ... A: Audio hallucinations in the context of bipolar disorder are part of the criteria from the DSM-IV-TR ... | |
| Bipolar II afective mood disorder | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask for your opinion on a medical procedure. Three professional opinions have been ... A: Well, you have four opinions, with the verdict being split down the middle giving two on each side - ... | |
| mood disorder | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: am loving one girl who is on 500mg dapakote,know is she is quite normal every one says she can get ... A: Because of the concerns associated with medication use during pregnancy, it is important for you and ... | |
| bipolor | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: my mother has bipolar and she tells me that her bipolar is deadly,and that she has bipolar coma when ... A: There is no information or possible related issue that indicates the possibility of being upset ... | |
| Bipolar? | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have had many depressions since my 20s and also mood episodes with (moderate) irritability, anger ... A: It's difficult to determine what the cause of the mood instability really is in this type of format. ... | |
| my wife's bipolar I | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I really need a professional opinion regaring my wife; she is 27 yrs old, is an elementary school ... A: To be perfectly honest, I have to agree with the people who have said that you should give her space ... | |
| bipolar delusions | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: im jessica. i've been diagnosed bipolar. i currently am taking medication, i havent had an episode ... A: Since it seems (from what you've told me) that there's a good possibility that the medication for ... | |
| bi-polar vs. cyclothymic | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed as being bi-polar since I was about 17. I am now 32. My current doctor says that I ... A: Cyclothymic disorder is included in the bipolar disorder 'collective', which has been categorized ... | |
| 29 male successful but never dated | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: OK, I have read several of questions similar to the one that I am writing about. I will have to say ... A: If it's not something that you're comfortable with, I don't see any reason why you would need to ... | |
| Instead of staying...I | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old guy and this April I met a woman online (Myspace,that is), who later revealed she ... A: Yes, it's true that without medication, a person who is bipolar can be quite a handful. As a matter ... | |
| Instead of staying...I "rebelled" and left her.. | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old guy and this April I met a woman online (Myspace,that is), who later revealed she ... A: I'm going to assume that the woman in question is roughly around the same age group (read: between ... | |
| meds | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: What is your opinion of taking ambien and seroquel as a sleeping aid? I suffer from bi-poler ... A: The interaction between seroquel and ambien, since they both are designed to sedate, can cause a ... | |
| meds | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: What is your opinion of taking ambien and seroquel as a sleeping aid? I suffer from bi-poler ... A: Well, I would say that taking both seroquel and ambien at the same time is not a great idea. Both ... | |
| please help | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I dont know if i have schizophrenia but hope you can help me. I am a 17 year old female and i am ... A: You're 17, why on earth would you want to be having babies before you've reached a point where you ... | |
| Can there Mania without any depression? | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I had more of an academic question about bipolar disorder. I've encountered several people over the ... A: This is purely speculative, but considering the United States' nationwide methamphetamine problems, ... | |
| convincing to go to a dr. | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: mi boyfriend and i have been going out for over a year now. we think there is a great chance that he ... A: What seems to be happening here is more like he's looking for ways to get your sympathy and ... | |
| convincing to go to a dr. | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: mi boyfriend and i have been going out for over a year now. we think there is a great chance that he ... A: First and foremost, there is an issue that you will want to deal with in order to make your ... | |
| PLEASE HELP | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing a college paper on Bipolar Disorder and I still have to answer a very importantWhat is ... A: There has not been any data that concludes what the rate of incidence is for individuals diagnosed ... | |
| help me | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: My life has just been turned upside down. I have been with my girl for over 6 yrs. When I met ... A: In a way, she may feel like she's not good enough for someone to really love and care for her (at ... | |
| Bipolar brother | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 43-year-old younger brother who inherited our mother's catalogue of bipolar symptoms and ... A: Unfortunately, there are limited options available to families like yours who are dealing with ... | |
| bipolar lying | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: My child has finally been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on medication to help her ... A: I'm going to assume that your child is a minor (under the age of 18), so if she's an adult let me ... | |
| help me | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: My life has just been turned upside down. I have been with my girl for over 6 yrs. When I met ... A: The only way to determine whether or not the cause of all of the problems you've told me about is ... | |
| Bipolar disorder | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have just called a break with by boyfriend of three years who I believe is bi-polar. I was hoping ... A: I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that this guy is not bipolar. The bad news ... | |
| Saving my relationship with my kids | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are getting a divorce for which she filed. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder - ... A: Sorry I took a little longer to get back to you, being that I don't have children of my own and thus ... | |
| Saving my relationship with my kids | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are getting a divorce for which she filed. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder - ... A: My mom grew up with her bipolar mother who went through her entire life unmedicated, and the one ... | |
| Bipolar | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Why would someone with Bipolar be promiscuous but always come back to one person? (he is dating one ... A: By promiscuous, do you mean that he is sleeping with several different women, dating other women ... | |
| Dating Someone W/Bipolar Disorder | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I met this guy and for the first three months it was amazing. We totally clicked. He said that he ... A: Whether he was diagnosed or not, he's still not exactly exhibiting behavior that one should expect ... | |
| BP Disorder | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have something wrong with me. I have had problems since a very young age, acting out in school (3d ... A: I would like to try and locate some psychiatric service providers in your area, and determine what ... | |
| Dating Someone W/Bipolar Disorder | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I met this guy and for the first three months it was amazing. We totally clicked. He said that he ... A: Well, first I should probably tell you that if you're looking for someone who will tell you 'all of ... | |
| Bi-polar combined with multiple substance abuse and suicide attempts | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My brother recently shot and killed his girlfriend and then himself. This came after months of ... A: The toll that what happened with your brother has had on your family, the family of his ex ... | |
| adopting from bipolar birth mother | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My friend is in the adoption process. She has been presented with a situation where the birth ... A: "1st degree biological relatives of individuals with bipolar I have elevated rates of type I 4-24%, ... | |
| Psychologists thinks possible Bipolar Disorder? | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently saw a psychologist due to poor impulse control that resulted in termination of my job. ... A: There is clearly a need to have a professional assess whether you need medication or not, based on ... | |
| !!! | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I think you are the same person I wrote to before, right? If so then in answer to your question. ... A: Based on the information you've provided, keeping in mind that I am not a medical professional, it ... | |
| ??? | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: For a while now I've been trying to find out about bipolar disorder thinking I might be bipolar. ... A: Before I can really give you a proper answer, I would like to ask you to answer the following ... | |
| Lamictal and Abilify | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I am ADHD and most likely Bipolar as well. I am taking 200 mg of Lamictal and 5 mg of Abilify. I am ... A: * The answer provided is based on information taken from experience, sources available to the ... | |
| loving a bipolor disorder person | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: The love of my life, who I met Dec 2006, has been diagnosed bipolar disorder for most of his life. ... A: Many times, regardless of whether it's because the person does not know they have bipolar or are ... | |
| loving a bipolor disorder person | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: The love of my life, who I met Dec 2006, has been diagnosed bipolar disorder for most of his life. ... A: I am so sorry for taking so long to answer you! My motherboard had to be replaced for the second ... | |
| mania | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i like to ask about life expectency of a patient diagnosed as mania and he is on therapy since 10 ... A: What kind of lifestyle does the person who has bipolar disorder have? Do they take an active role ... | |
| Relationship Question | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I was dating a man with bipolar disorder. Both of us just got out of three year long relationships ... A: It's somewhat rare to see monotherapy (use of only one medication) in the treatment of bipolar ... | |
| Relationship Question | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I was dating a man with bipolar disorder. Both of us just got out of three year long relationships ... A: I would like to ask you a few questions before I will be able to give a well-informed response. ... | |
| brother-in-law | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My 53 year old brother in law is a diagnosed manic depressive. He is not in therapy,nor is he ... A: First, I want you to know that your situation is one that many families are faced with, but it is ... | |
| bipolar and meditation | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have always tried to further my spiritual life through meditation, and it has been an amazing ... A: I know that while you are probably as prepared to hear what would be considered "bad" news for ... | |
Bipolar Disorder
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I am available to answer questions of a general nature about bipolar disorder, provide online resources that address bipolar disorder in a more in-depth manner and sources to serve as a starting point for those looking for substantial information on the illness from a healthcare professional approach. I am not a doctor or a psychiatrist, my background is based in personal experience and extensive reading in my own process of understanding my diagnosis. I can also take questions that deal with the social issues surrounding bipolar disorder such as relationships; coping for family, friends, and the patient; marriage, choosing to start a family and related. Answers to questions of a legal nature will provide general information but anyone with a serious legal problem should consult an attorney licensed to practice in their jurisdiction.
Experience
I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type II in 2000; as a SSI beneficiary, have experience and knowledge of the limitations and processes involved with the program; I understand the moods, the feelings, the worries, the doubts, and a lot more that there's not enough room to express - from the personal experiences of being bipolar. I have first-hand experience with the challenges of returning to college following hospitalizations and various combinations of medications that were tried before my doctor and I finally arrived at the most effective medication program for my treatment. My family and I have learned so much about each other in the process of dealing with the highs and lows that followed my diagnosis. I've had relationships with someone who also is bipolar and someone that is not - romantic relationships are no easier on either side! I feel that many of the ideas and beliefs that people have regarding bipolar disorder and those who have the condition promote the continuation of social stigmas associated with mental illness in general, and after learning from others with bipolar disorder, hope to guide others who may be trying to navigate the government health care system,& share information on other possible means of obtaining assistance with the cost of medications and/or mental health services and limited financial assistance programs for meeting basic living expenses for qualified individuals, dealing with problems from or with family & loved ones, co-occurring substance abuse problems, medications and side-effects (and when it feels like nothing will work, or why it's not helping the situation to ask whether or not a patient has taken their 'meds' when they seem hostile or moody to those around them).
Education/Credentials
I have a B.A. in Liberal Arts and will earn my J.D. upon completion of the Spring 2011 term after which I will be preparing to take the multi-state bar exam.
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