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Bipolar Disorder/Questions Answered by Expert Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Recent mental health problems. | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 31 yrs old. I started having panic attacks and agoraphobia at age 12, and have been on medicine ... A: It is so sad to see a case like yours, because generally anxiety attacks are easily treated by ... | |
| bipolar and ocd | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend has bipolar and ocd. this is all new to me. i know what it is, but with this have lots ... A: It seems to me that you cannot do absolutely nothing, if he keeps on withdrawing from you. The best ... | |
| bipolar and ocd | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend has bipolar and ocd. this is all new to me. i know what it is, but with this have lots ... A: You will have to accept that people with mood disorders will from time to time withdraw from their ... | |
| rapid cycle | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I would like to get some insight. My boyfriend was diagnosed with bipolar 2. I do believe he is ... A: I think the best advice wold be to suggest that he see a Nutritional Doctor in addition to a ... | |
| anxiety | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: My son has been diagnosed with major high anxiety. He has also been diagnosed with being allergic to ... A: The first step in treatment is going on a hypoglycemic diet. If that does not work please see a ... | |
| spending disorder/depression | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: My step-brother is unemployed and basically never leaves the apartment that is attached to his mom's ... A: No wonder your step-brother is behaving the way is does. He is surrounded by "enablers", asking him ... | |
| meds | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking 1mg klonopin for my anxiety. My doctor also seems to think I have acute bipolar ... A: This goes to show that drug therapy may not only be ineffective but may also be harmful. I suggest ... | |
| Diet for BP II, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and PTSD | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with bipolar II, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and PTSD after a recent ... A: Yes there is a connection between Bipolar Disorder and Nutrition. Please read: Nutritional Aspects ... | |
| bipolar husband and anger | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband has symptoms of bipolar, ocd and borderline. He takes medicine and during the winter he ... A: I must agree with you that living with a man with such behavioural problems must be very difficult ... | |
| Hello | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: My wife and i have been together for 5 years. She has been involved in drugs pretty heavily for ... A: This is a difficult situation for you. It is obvious that she is not well, but it is difficult to ... | |
| Bipolar | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I contacted you back on 5 Feb about my daughter who is bipolar. We have tried to give her the ... A: There comes a time to get government agencies involved when people do not want to accept treatment ... | |
| mania | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you give me some advice concerning my girlfriend, she is sober and still goes to AA. We go to ... A: First of all, I am not a Doctor but a nutritional psychotherapist. You are quite right to be ... | |
| anger | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I seem to get mad a lot lately over small things. This is not usually normal. But it has been coming ... A: This may be due to unstable blood sugar levels. Please test yourself with the: The ... | |
| mood disorder | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: My little sister has a mood disorder. My mum has dementia and my little sister leans on mum a lot ... A: This is a distressing situation. Most of the "mental" disorders can be treated by nutritional means ... | |
| can this be cured | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: ..my man, age 64, retired CFO, and I for three years, are totally compatible in our religion, sex, ... A: It seems to me that you are really asking how we can treat Bipolar People. The conventional way is ... | |
| Gambling and bipolar disorder | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am not a weak willed person. I am currently getting treatment for gambling at St.Vincents ... A: The only way I know of helping people overcome their gambling addiction is the same as treating any ... | |
| Concerned Father | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I am writing with information about my daughter and seeking your advice please. She is 45 yrs with ... A: I is not unusual for an emotionally unstable person to land herself into such as situation you ... | |
| Do I have any affect on her behavior? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: The girl I have a crush on seems to have bipolar like symptoms due to hypothyroid and I was just ... A: It is always difficult to give answers to problems displayed by third persons. The best is to ask ... | |
| Shoppaholic | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I was searching the web about bipolar and found this website. My sister 39yrs has biopolar ... A: Her reckless spending is a sign of he Bipolar Disorder and it simply means that she is not treated ... | |
| Bipolar | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a question, concerning my daughter 40yr, I am not sure if she is biopolar. She has had ... A: This is a very difficult situation. It is no point to try to guess a diagnosis, because most of the ... | |
| Bipolar | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am 23 years old i am bipolar and epileptic and have a baby girl of 2 years of age my ex husband to ... A: There are quite a few alternative treatments (in addition to conventional treatments) for Bipolar ... | |
| My Mental Health | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I am really worried about my Mental Health. All my life I have been differnent. One of my favourite ... A: I can not diagnose you over the internet. So I am not sure whether or not you are Bipolar. i suggest ... | |
| my daughter | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 19 years old and has bipolar. She has with in the last couple of months started ... A: This is an new one to me. I have never heard of Bipolar people having blackouts. But it is possible ... | |
| Bipolar and a psychopath? | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I am twenty four years old and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was fourteen after a ... A: Bipolar disorder is not easy to treat, but as a Nutritional Psychotherapist I believe hat whatever ... | |
| need help with my bipolar, ADHD | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: im a 23 yrs old male ,my doctor is giving medication for adhd, and bipolar, its called focalin xr it ... A: I suggest that you ask your doctor to treat you by nutritional means or refer you to a Nutritional ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: i am married women with 7 years old daughter.my husband is bipolar from the age of 16.we got married ... A: It is not easy living with a Bipolar Person as they may go off any time. You have to understand ... | |
| bipolar coctail | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm taking 100mg topiramate, 50mg pristiq, and with no relief my doctor prescribed 25mg seroquel to ... A: As a nutritional psychotherapist I believe that mood disorders should be treated by way of ... | |
| lamictal and abilafy | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I know i spelled it wrong but i took 5 mg of abilafy and 250 mg of lamictal, abilafy made me feel ... A: This is a medical question and should be addressed to your doctor. ... | |
| Bipolar disorder? | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I have some sort of bipolar disorder or something else. My mom has bipolar and my ... A: I Celeste, It could be a sign of hypoglycemia. Read: What is at: Hypoglycemia ... | |
| dilusions??? | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: i have thoughts often about me doing something that would put me in what i would call the spot ... A: If you are diagnosed Bipolar my advice is to seek the assistance of a Nutritional doctor, or ... | |
| bi-polar II | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 and have been diagnoised with bi-polar II. I am currently taking homeopathic hcg as a ... A: I am not an expert on drugs, and I suggest that you direct your question to the doctor who ... | |
| 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: I would be very careful using labels to describe "personality disorders". I can quite understand ... | |
| bipolar/bulimia | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I take lithium and struggle with bulimia many years before taking lithium. I only purge 2-3 times a ... A: There are many reasons that may be involved. Being constantly hungry and craving for food mean that ... | |
| remeron | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: my doctor said that with remeron the most common side effeft is weight gain which can be ... A: Remeron is an antidepressant drugs. It may be worth your while to study the connection between ... | |
| Re: Nutritional Supplements | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask your advice to see if it is ok to take Vitamin B6 and Magnesium for pms - this ... A: Well, you seem to be on the right track. It is always wise to try out natural treatments, before ... | |
| Bipolar Boyfriend | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I really love my boyfriend. I can tell he's really a great person but something is really wrong with ... A: I suggest that you ask your boyfriend to complete the following questionnaires. The ... | |
| What's wrong w/ me? HELP!! | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been dealing with small bouts of anger/depression w/ little issue before the big move from CA ... A: I can see you are having a lot of problems. Being ill with a mood disorder is not easy. But ... | |
| Mental Health | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have completed 2 online mental assessment tests, and the results were a little distressing, at the ... A: In treating mood disorders it is not important to have a label, but rather we are interested in ... | |
| bipolar ex | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My current now ex boyfriend broke up with me 25 days ago saying he doesn't feel the same for me ... A: You have to understand that a Bipolar Person or a person suffering from endogenous depression is not ... | |
| Please help me | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: my mum has suffered badly from bipolar disorder and depression for as long as i can remember and i ... A: This is dreadful situation to be in. But Bipolar or not, there are certain limitations and ... | |
| health | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is Bipolar Disorder? What is cure? 2. I feel sick all the time, reason? A: You have given to little information to help you. Here is a description of Bipolar Disorder at: ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder and Testosterone Replacement Therapy | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I just read a comment on your website from a mother who stated that her son was "perfectly normal" ... A: I have never heard of treating Bipolar Disorder with testosterone. It is certainly known to cause ... | |
| how serious is this diagnosis? 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: Of course not knowing your girl-friend I don't know whether she is bipolar or not. If the person has ... | |
| Wrong dignosis? | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been dignosed with BPD and depression. I have been put on numerous anti-phych. drugs and ... A: This is very difficult to diagnose over the internet. As a Nutritional Psychologist I look upon ... | |
| mania with drinking alcohol | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My friend is on Effexor XR 150mg for her anger issues. It has definately helped a lot. She has ... A: I am not in a position to diagnose her as being manic depressive or Bipolar. This is bet done in the ... | |
| depression, BPD | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I'm sure i have depression, but i was wondering what my chances of anything more severe ... A: Because of your age I do not think that you are Bipolar. There are many other conditions that ... | |
| appetite & weight loss | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from bipolar disorder for about 10 years. During this time I continue to gain ... A: This is not easy to answer because it needs a proper assessment by a clinical nutritionist why you ... | |
| Angry Husband | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband is an excessive drinker. I don't know if he is an alcoholic but I would think he is ... A: From the information given I would guess your husband is an alcoholic. This is a serious disease and ... | |
| bipolar family members. | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My son age 43 was diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years ago, now it seems that a daughter age 42 ... A: There about six different ways in which a genetic condition can be passed on to the next generation. ... | |
| Bi-polar and OCD | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed as bi-polar about 2 and a half years ago, which explained so much of the things i ... A: I don't know how doctors tested you for hypoglycemia. Most conventional doctors do not know how to ... | |
| Bi-polar and OCD | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed as bi-polar about 2 and a half years ago, which explained so much of the things i ... A: I just finished writing an answer to a similar question; So her is the answer: I am always somewhat ... | |
| hi | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: IS insomnia related to bi polar , I was diagnosed wit it . I dont believe the doctors . Im to calm a ... A: I cannot tell from a distance whether or not you have bipolar disorder, but I do know it is often ... | |
| 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 talking ... A: Please test yourself with the The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire (NBI) at: ... | |
| bipolar | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a website on bipolar disorder. If you could review it and possibly give your own experience, ... A: Perhaps we can exchange links to our web sites. Give me your URL and I will have a look. ... | |
| Bipolar???? | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My sister is just at the discussing point with her therapist, something is def not right with ... A: The therapist should consider the nutritional approach to the treatment of mood disorder by reading: ... | |
| Dreams | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I've been a bipolar from age 12.Now I'm 24.I've been under many treatments but because of my ... A: As a a nutritional psychologist i see emotional problems being related to a metabolic disorder. ... | |
| eating | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter who is 24. She had 3 sm. hernia operations when she was 3 mo., 6 mo., and 18 mo. ... A: It is very difficult to say from a distance, without a personal interview, to know what might cause ... | |
| Mental Dissorders | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Im diong a Junior Research Project, and the topic that I choose was; Should people with Mental ... A: This is a complex matter and there are no easy answers. Ideally the community should be protected ... | |
| I think I need therapy but no one will take me seriously | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if I'm able to get therapy on my own at 17 without a parent's help. I'm a female, but I ... A: No you don't need to be afraid of asking questions. It all seem to boil down to the possibility that ... | |
| I think I need therapy but no one will take me seriously | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if I'm able to get therapy on my own at 17 without a parent's help. I'm a female, but I ... A: Unfortunately you have not told us what symptoms you suffer from. Ours is a self-help psychotherapy ... | |
| medicine | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Can adderall be taken with remeron? A: As a Nutritional Psychologist I cannot give you advice on drug therapy. THis needs to be discussed ... | |
| QUESTION TO THE EXPERT | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from depression and bipolar manic disorders since 4 years I am 27 years old ... A: AS a Nutritional Psychologists I do not favour drug treatment for mood disorder, except in extreme ... | |
| med | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I need help. I was diagnosed several years ago with bipolar . I have gone for several years without ... A: Hu renae, This is very strange. A doctor should be able to diagnose you with an illness. As a ... | |
| lamictol | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: If you take this medication for a year or two, what happens when you stop taking it? How will you ... A: Drug therapy is beyond my expertise and so I am reluctant to give an answer. You can ask any ... | |
| ADHD and Bipolar? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have always suffered from what I thought was ADD or ADHD (and a few members of my family for that ... A: You mentioned ADD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and depression, struggling wit being overweight and all ... | |
| hello | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: what kind of meds can i take to treat bi polar i have tryied verything and nothing seems to work ... A: A score of 115 definitely indicates that you have a metabolic disorder. I suggest that you go on a ... | |
| hello | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: what kind of meds can i take to treat bi polar i have tryied verything and nothing seems to work A: I am not an expert in the drug treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Thus any question regarding the right ... | |
| psychiatric doctors behavoir to patience mother | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: My son had initial consultation with doctor that was hurried along so I had to answer 11 years of ... A: I am not sure whether you consulted the doctor for your own Bipolar Condition or your son's. As a ... | |
| bipolar and meds combo | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: How are you? Is bipolar linked with schizophrenia because I have two schizophrenic sisters? I am ... A: Yes the two are related from a nutritional point of view. Please read: Nutritional Aspects of ... | |
| migraines, headaches, body aches and bipolar! | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Are migraines, headaches, body aches part of bipolar depression? Thanks. A: A Bipolar disorder is basically a physical disorder, so it could be possible that you could have ... | |
| mental illness - bipolar? | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am writing on behalf of my 19 year old daughter. She has been dating someone 20 and we believe he ... A: It is very difficult to give any advice about any person, who is a friend of a friend. It would be ... | |
| Depression | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I haven't been diagnosed with a mental disorder, but I've begun to notice more symptoms of ... A: What you can do read about it and see what could cause these symptoms. What is Hypoglycemia at: ... | |
| Bi-polar/personality disorder | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I hope I can keep this short. My husband has recently been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. He ... A: I can quite understand how difficult it is to live with a mentally ill person. Because of his ... | |
| Husband's bipolar, midlife crisis | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband (55)of 28 years has a very strong genetic predisposition for depression, both mother and ... A: This all depends on his motivation. He is the one hat can help himself, but he needs to be ... | |
| alternative treatment for bipolar | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have read on some websites that marijuana used for medicinal purposes is effective for BP ... A: I think you should try to treat Bipolar Disorder nutritionally with the help of a Nutritional Doctor ... | |
| bi-polar medication | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Why is bipolar disorder treated with medication used for seizures? A: I am unable to answer this. Best to ask your doctor or a pharmacist. Or look up information about ... | |
| violence and bipolar disorder | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: if you had untreated bipolar disorder would it be possible to commit a violent act totally out of ... A: Yes it is possible to be violent with Bipolar Disorder, but this can happen with any "mental" ... | |
| 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: This is not easy to answer. There is some evidence that the sex chromosome may be involved in ... | |
| my 16 yr daughter , indigo child, aslo bipolar lives with father | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I let her go to different state to live with her father two years ago hoping it was normal teenage ... A: I am not entirely clear what the matter is with your daughter. If she is Bipolar then Lithium would ... | |
| My wife has been diagnosed with bipolar | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My wife has been having manic depressive notions for the past 6 years of our marriage with thoughts ... A: I am sorry to hear about your wife. When you have a mood disorder, one tends to blame the partner. ... | |
| 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: I can see that you are in a very difficult position. You story is about your partner who appears to ... | |
| 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 am 20, ... A: I don't know whether he is Bipolar or not, even though most Bipolar people do not act in such a ... | |
| Drugs that treat Bi-polarism | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who just turned 80 in January. She has been taking an anti-Alzheimer's drug, and ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Unfortunately I cannot give you any advice about the drugs ... | |
| sex, rage, bi polar | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: if you r married to a person with bipolar, i've heard the deal with sex; would this lead a otherwise ... A: It is difficult to say what the matter is with your husbands. But if he has assaulted you you have ... | |
| daughter illness | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: my daughter 30 has been realy mentaly ill for id say 6 years after trying to get her digionaised for ... A: I know what you are talking about. It is so difficult to get somebody to see that they need help. ... | |
| borderline personality disorder | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I do believe diet makes an impact on our life to include psychological functioning with the norms of ... A: This is not easy to say. One would need an interview with him to find out what is going on. It seems ... | |
| Relationship Question | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I was dating a man with bipolar disorder. Both of us just got out of three year long ... A: What can I say. There are always certain risks when you commit yourself with a person with a mental ... | |
| My Mother | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My name is Liz and I am a 29 year old married mother of a 5 month old baby girl. My mother was ... A: Daer Liz, THis is indeed a worry for you and yes I agree that this could be signs of schizophrenia, ... | |
| help!! | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: how do loved ones deal with someone they love having by polar?? they are a totally different person ... A: I am so sorry to hear that. This must be very hard. It is very difficult to say from a distance what ... | |
| Relationships with a person diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Ma'am, I am Brandon, a 23 year old male. A month ago, I started a relationship with a girl ... A: It is nice to hear how you feel about your girlfriend. Yes there may be problems, because she may be ... | |
| 23 yo dtr with bipolar disorder | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: My adult daughter is at the 5th of 6th Lupron injections. During the course of treatment she has ... A: I am sorry but this seems to be outside my expertise. I believe Leuprorelin is drug used in cancer ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder and Boundaries | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for an unmedicated bipolar person to adhere to boundaries in a relationship, or is ... A: I am not sure what the question is, but I guess that you are talking about the behaviour of a ... | |
| SSRI induced Mania in non-bipolar patients | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing to you as I'm very interested in your experience with unipolar depressed patients who ... A: I have been reading your story and frankly I don't know if i can be of any help. As a nutritional ... | |
| bi-polar in girls vs/boys | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with manic depression in early elementary school at the age of 6. He exhibited ... A: Although there are common elements in Bipolar Disorder, nevertheless different Bipolar people can ... | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (along with schizophrenia and post traumatic stress disorder) ... A: This is not an easy question to answer from a distance. It all depends on the circumstances. As a ... | |
| Is Bi Polar like a truth serum? | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 19 year old stepdaughter who my wife and some doctors believe has Bi-polar disorder. I've ... A: Well Bipolar disorder can change a person's personality to great a degree. Most Bipolar people are ... | |
| My Friend....Bipolar 1 | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. See I have this friend how is bipolar 1 and he is not taking his meds. (Stop ... A: That's difficult indeed. You always need to co-operation of the person to have proper treatment. I ... | |
| Is it possable to have too much Ceritonan? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I know that Ceritonan is one of the chemicals responsable for making you feal happy biochemcialy. Is ... A: This is a good question. Too much serotonin can lead to the Serotonin Syndrome, that can be fatal. ... | |
| My dad | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My father has biploar sco..and has been for the past 15 years.he gets on and off his medication ... A: There is little we can do from a distance. I suggest you talk to the police, just in case something ... | |
| husband is in denial of my disorder | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder this September after throwing a violent manic fit. I ... A: This is a horrible situation to be in. Your husband has no understanding of mental illness. I ... | |
| bipolar | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I am bipolar. I have a very patient and loving boyfriend who wants to marry me. Two months ago, ... A: I am sorry to hear about you being Bipolar because this also runs in my family. I believe that ... | |
| I think I have Bipolar Disorder | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and is Lithium the best medication? Can Bipolar Disorder ... A: For a full description of Bipolar Disorder see: ... | |
| Bipolar disorder/Fibromyalgia | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old woman who has lived with depression forever. As a teenager, I began to ... A: As a nutritional psychologist I recommend drugs as a last resort. It is of course difficult to say ... | |
| bipolar and affairs | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: "I have just been diagnosed with bipolar about a month ago.After having 2 affairs in 6 months, my ... A: If you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, you husband needs to understand that you have a ... | |
| sexual abuse and mental health | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: can any mental health problems happen from being sexaully abused more then once as a young girl and ... A: This is difficult to answer as you have not give any details as to what mental health problems you ... | |
| Depression and suicidal thoughts | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for understanding into my "bipolar" illness which i have battled with for many years. ... A: I wonder whether you have discussed this with your doctor. It is not always a good idea to get off ... | |
| adoption | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: We have the chance to adopt a 1 year old. Mother was a cocaine user but in a treatment facility ... A: One can never ignore the possible genetic predisposition of an adopted child. For a brief ... | |
| WIFE WITH BIPOLAR | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I have been wed for 3 months now. We dated for only 7 months before we tied the knot. In ... A: This must be very hard for you: marrying a person and than find out that she does not love you. I ... | |
| Aunt who has a mental illness | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I need some advise. My 50yr. old aunt (paternal side) has a severe mental disorder. She has not been ... A: I fully agree with you. The mental health industry is in a mess. It also depends in which country ... | |
| Aunt who has a mental illness | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I need some advise. My 50yr. old aunt (paternal side) has a severe mental disorder. She has not been ... A: You are right in deciding to take action. The best is to see a psychiatrist about this or some other ... | |
| help | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I am 22 years old.i live in a recovery house in Allentown,Pa.Ive been clean almost 8 months now.I am ... A: This is a most difficult situation to be in. I wonder in what country you live. Don't they have any ... | |
| Bipolar Spouse | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have personally come to know bipolar through my spouse. He is dual diagnosis bipolar I, rapid ... A: This must be very trying for you. I believe that a lot can be done with nutritional therapy in ... | |
| Losses associated with BP Disorder | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Plesman, I am a 34 year old male, with recently diagnosed bipolar disorder [April of this ... A: I am really sorry to hear that you lost your wife, basically because of an untreated mental illness. ... | |
| spouse-bipolar | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: how can a person with this illness justify his actions not to be their fault and blame everyone ... A: It is always difficult to help a person with Bipolar Disorder, when that person is not prepared to ... | |
| medication | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: About 7 years ago I was taking a course of antidepressants I felt great they ran out so i stopped ... A: As a Nutritional Psychologist i am not familiar with all the ramifications of antidepressant ... | |
| My Mother with bipolar, is causing me to have suicidual thoughts. | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My Mother has always been one to not take responsibility of her now 16 year old daughter. There was ... A: This is a very difficult situation for you and at a distance it is very difficult to advise you. ... | |
| 20y.o Female. | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed as being bipolar a few months back and have been taking lithium since. But I'm still ... A: Hui Harriet, I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed Bipolar. I believe most Bipolar people ... | |
| Black-Outs - not remembering your actions | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: During a manic episode is it possible to "black-out" or lose memory of your words and actions? ... A: This occurs rarely. I have met some clients who could not remember their manic episodes, but this is ... | |
| ADHD and Bipolor | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I was diagones with Bipolor awhile ago, and was put on lamictal. I am also being treated for ... A: Well, you do have a long story to tell. My approach to mental illness is that it is basically ... | |
| Hi I would like to know more.. | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: my name is Miriam and I am doing a school project on Mental illness, specifically--Schizophrenia. I ... A: Please read: “The Nutritional Aspects of Schizophrenia” at: ... | |
| depression and ocd | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: my adult son with ocd and bipolar is on 1000 mgs of depakote and also paxil and wellbutrin. he is ... A: I can quite understand your concern. Depakote (Valproic acid) has quite a few side effects see: ... | |
| bipolar | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: Is there a correlation between bipolar and nicotine use, or any other drugs. Any info on the ... A: All, I can say that there is a tendency for people with emotional disorders (including Bipolar ... | |
| struggling with newly diagnosed bipolar II and hypersexuality in mania | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: This is a recent journal post I put on another bipolar site, that includes the background of my ... A: I have read your long post and I can see that there are a lot of issues to be ironed out. Let me ... | |
| Loving a woman with Bipolar Disorder | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Iv'e recently gotten involved with a woman who told me she has BP. She takes her meds and sees a ... A: It is really nice to hear that you are giving support to this lady with BD. BD is difficult to ... | |
| disorders | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I’m defiantly in need of some help! I’m not looking for a diagnosis, but just an educated opinion. ... A: This must be a very difficult situation for you. Unfortunately as I have not met your husband it is ... | |
| I am bipolar, God talked to me last night | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I am bipolar 26 year old. Last night God told me that I must die to teach others how to live. Was ... A: I think you may have a psychotic episode. This needs to be discussed with your psychiatrist. If you ... | |
| Borderline and Suicide | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I need help understanding things about my girlfriend who took her life just a month and a half ago. ... A: This must have been dreadful to you and we the first thing we need to do is to dispel any idea you ... | |
| Writing name | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend writes her name consecutively on a peice of paper until it is completely filled, Why ... A: We probably need a correct diagnosis to start off with. This cannot be done over the internet. Once ... | |
| Writing name | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend writes her name consecutively on a peice of paper until it is completely filled, Why ... A: I have no idea why. We need to ask your girlfriend. Sometimes this is due to Obsessive Compulsive ... | |
| She is Bipolar | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I have gone on several dates with this girl who is Bipolar. I have started to really like her and I ... A: Of course it is difficult to say at a distance what is going on with your girlfriend. Most Bipolar ... | |
| bipolar wife wants to take kids | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: My wife is bipolar and a recovering alchoholic. I have been with her for 10 years. she has been ... A: This must be a very difficult situation for you. I don't know whether she is interested in therapy, ... | |
| Bipolar and infidelity | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I am married to a man who has been diagnosed with Post Tramic Stress Disorder with bipolar ... A: It must be very difficult to be married with a man who suffers possible Bipolar Disorder and ... | |
| Please, I really need your help..... | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: My mind is about to explode.The highlights: 4 yrs with a man who always had internet women in the ... A: I am just wondering why you do want to understand a man, who has hurt you so much. He is pretty sick ... | |
| Bipolar danger? | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I am writing with concern about our landlord. He is Bipolar and on Sertraline and Depakote. He has ... A: I can quite understand your concern, but unfortunately I cannot give any advice. I can help people ... | |
| Can someone be temporarily bi-polar? | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I have had a very blessed and successful life both personally and professionally the majority of my ... A: I would be very reluctant to diagnose somebody with Bipolar Disorder, because this is a more serious ... | |
| BPD | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... However please ... A: As a retired Probation and Parole officer I am quite familiar with your situation. People with ... | |
| mood swings... | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: Yeah I am taking medicine for Bipolar Disorder, but didn't think that was the case. I am gonna make ... A: If you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, then you may have to accept that judgment. But ... | |
| Symptom of Lamictal... | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking lamictal for about a month. I started off with 25mg and now I started 200 mg like 2 ... A: When it comes to side effects of drugs the best is to consult your doctor. But having rashes is a ... | |
| BPD | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I suffer from BPD and last week had a relapse resulting in intense shopping sprees, and spending ... A: I can quite imagine how you feel. My brother too was Bipolar and had manic stages. Your guilt ... | |
| mood swings... | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I was recently said i was on the borderline of having bipolar disorder. I wasn't to sure though. I ... A: It is far more likely that your mood swings can be due to a simple Nutritional Disorder, rather than ... | |
| psycotic behavor | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: someone I know has been experiencing two very distinct voices over several months. The voices are ... A: This should be discussed with the psychiatrist treating the person. The only thing I can suggest is ... | |
| bipolar grandma | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: My mother-in-law insists that she is bi-polar. This makes her incapable of caring for or even being ... A: This should be discussed with her doctor. Some bipolar people are quite capable of looking after ... | |
| Bipolar and IBS, Seroquel | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: My wife has bipolar and severe Irritible Bowel Syndrome (a stress-related problem of the colon being ... A: From a nutritional point of view I believe that the depression did not cause IBS, but rather the ... | |
| Question | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you very much for taking the ... A: This is not the kind of question that I can answer over the internet. She is obviously very ill and ... | |
| bipolar debt manager | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed bipolar last week after four months of wild behavior including running up ... A: This is indeed a difficult situation to be in. Your daughter is an adult in the eyes of the law and ... | |
| testosterone injections and onset of bipolar | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: My son is 22 years old. He was a happy go lucky normal kid with parents that loved and adored him. ... A: Being a nutritional psychologist I tend to look at psychological problems from a nutritional point ... | |
| awake blackouts | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: i am 16 years old and i have severe rls and i sort of have these blackouts, for example:, i am doing ... A: I am not familiar with this condition and I suggest that you discuss this with your doctor. Perhaps ... | |
| medication side effects | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: My husband is not bipolar but he has something called "complex motor tic". He is being treated with ... A: I am not familiar with "complex tic", but if he is being treated with Abilify, which is for Bipolar ... | |
| going mad | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: my brother is just one year older.... I'm a Pakistani Muslim girl.. 24.. graduated as a dentist DEC ... A: I am not sure whether you have bipolar disorder. The question you ask does not seem to be related to ... | |
| Bipolar + Depression | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: 1. A friend of mine is Bipolar, currently she recieves ECT. After nearly 20 treatments her signs of ... A: I agree with you that main stream psychiatry and psychology have made little headway in solving the ... | |
| How to tell if someone has BPD | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for over 2 years and have a 10 month old son together. ... A: You seem to be in an extremely difficult situation. I do think this needs to be handled by a ... | |
| personality disorders and institutionalization | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: I have read that people personality disorders should not be institutionalized for many years in a ... A: This is difficult to answer because I do not known the personal circumstances of the person you ... | |
| Are my blackouts related to being Bipolar? | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: My name is Stephanie and am 25 yrs. old. Three yrs. ago I was diagnosed with being Bipolar and last ... A: If you have been diagnosed Bipolar your first call of port is your doctor. Your doctor will be ... | |
| Friend receieves ECT | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm just wondering about Bipolar issues that are dealt with using Electro Convulsive Therapy. From ... A: As a nutritional psychologist I cannot say why ECT is being used. It seems to be pretty drastic. ... | |
| newly diagnosed | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: My Dr has started me on lithum and I am getting my blood levels checked on my 7th day. I have had a ... A: As to questions about the drugs to take, you need to discuss this with your doctors. Also discuss ... | |
| bipolar disease | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: is bipolar a progressive disease? i.e. as one ages does the disease get worse or intensify? or, over ... A: Fear larry, Bipolar disease is not known to be progressive, but symptoms can become worse or better ... | |
| child with bipolar disorder | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed yesterday with depression w psychosis for now and the Dr believes that once ... A: I know how difficult it is for you. I can only generalize about some illnesses, such as that ... | |
| Bipolar?? | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering how a person is diagnosed as being bipolar. Is bipolar the same thing as having a ... A: Well bipolar disorder is marked by extreme mood swings and is often due to a chemical imbalance. I ... | |
| sister | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: My sister has just been diagnosed with bipolar by her family Dr. She is tacking effexor &olanzapine. ... A: I can understand that being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder is a bit if a shock. But with proper ... | |
| Bi polar and meds | 7/10/2005 |
| Q: My husband has been taking 1 Wellbutrin300 mg, and 2 500mg Depakote for 1 week. He feels dizzy, ... A: This is a medical matter and should be discussed with the doctor. Your husband can also benefit ... | |
| Please help me, please.... | 6/7/2005 |
| Q: I am 45 years old and am truly suffering. I've been married since 1985 to my college sweetheart and ... A: This is an difficult period in your life and I can fully understand the conflict you are going ... | |
| Anger problem | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a 4yr old grandson who is always angry. He has been kicked out of day care again and this ... A: This must be a great worry to the parents. I have a suspicion tat your grand-son has Attention ... | |
| Can't work with Bipolor | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: My Girlfriend has Bipolor and claims she can not work at a job but here's the kicker She can't tell ... A: First of all we have to find out whether she has Bipolar Disorder. Has she been diagnosed? Bipolar ... | |
| Suicide Prevention | 5/29/2005 |
| Q: I understand that your advisement is not a substitute for a personal visit to a doctor's office. ... A: This is a dreadful situation to be in. Of course there is little I can say over the internet without ... | |
| Friend with Bipolar | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: A friend of mine for about three years who has been on Prozac for about two years, I think has ... A: It is difficult to give you any advice, other than saying that she should be properly diagnosed. I ... | |
| bipolar | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: My fiancee was just dianosed w/ bipolar. He has been perscribed Lithium.I was also diagnosed with ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have Bipolar Disorder. The usual medication is lithium carbonate, that ... | |
| I've been hearing voices in... | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: I've been hearing voices in my head and talking to people who I think are real for about the past ... A: I think the best you can do is discuss this with your doctor. I am sure he/she will be able to help ... | |
| Im doing a project. I am also bipolar | 3/5/2005 |
| Q: What chemicals are involved? Is there any solution? How can it be helped? What goes on in the brain ... A: U\You are asking big questions. The best is to search the internet for bipolar disorder. A good ... | |
| 18 year old daughter, mentally ill, think it goes beyond anxiety and depression | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: Plesman. I have decided today to seek information on the internet, as I am having a decidedly ... A: I am not a doctor but a nutritional psychotherapist. I know as a parent it must be very worrying to ... | |
| MSW? | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: Mental health is my passion, but I'm not sure I can get into the psychology masters program here in ... A: I don't know the circumstance in your area. I loved working in mental health myself, I guess because ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: My dad has bipolar disorder and has really gone from a great dad and husband, state employee, etc, ... A: Bipolar disorder is a real disease. Your dada is probably self-medicating him,self against the ... | |
| Emotional Muteness | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I am actually on this board as an expert, but wanted to talk to someone who deals more with the ... A: I feel it would be important for you to have a one-to-one relationship with a counsellor, so that ... | |
| bipolar | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: My psychiatrist wants me to start lithium.I heard from two different people that it can make you not ... A: Any side effects of lithium should be discussed with the doctor or pharmacist. People are advised ... | |
| help | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: over the last seven months i have felt different, kind of down, and get butterflies in my stomach ... A: I can understand that you feel somewhat worried about these symptoms. You cannot 'catch' bipolar ... | |
| handling a parishioner with BP | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I am a church pastor, been at this church for 3 years. We have a 60 year old woman with BiPolar. ... A: I can understand how difficult it is for you to help. But your help is nevertheless appreciated. I ... | |
| help please | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. My ex is never consistent and still 6 months later after using ... A: I have read your long post about the going-ons with your boyfriend, who could be described as rather ... | |
| Bipolar Disorder Personality | 7/16/2004 |
| Q: I am Bipolar (type 2) and have 3 children and a spose. My husband has an understandably difficult ... A: Living with a bipolar person is always somewhat difficult because of the mood swings from high to ... | |
| Bipolar's Heredity Effects | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering what you could tell me about how, and if, bipolar is passed on genetically. Is it a ... A: The genes for Bipolar Disease has not as yet been identified, although most experts believe that ... | |
| terminating therapy | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: Plesman, I am 22 yrs old and have been in therapy for 2.5 years. I am bipolar (type II) and abused ... A: Not knowing you personally makes it difficult to give any definite advice. I know it is hard when ... | |
| Medications for Bi-polar | 6/27/2004 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with bi-polar. My doctor currently has me on the following: Lamictal 100mg ... A: As a nutritional psychologist I cannot claim to have expertise in the intereactions between drugs. I ... | |
| bipolar??? | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: Good Morning, My name is Susan and I have a question about my husband Robert situation. Since he was ... A: Your husband must be going through a terrible stage. After having been on so many drugs without any ... | |
| Could I be BiPolar? | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed for depression a couple times, and have taken anti-depressants for them, but ... A: I understand that you must be feeling anxious about seeing a psychiatrist. While you have time I ... | |
| What is Bi-polar disease | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: What can you tell me about this illness. I would appreciate a reply. Thanking you. A: This is a big question. The best is to google search for <Bipolar Disorder> and you will find a ... | |
| Information on Bipolar/ODD children who use profanity | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to find out more information on the connection between children with Biplar Disorder and ... A: I do not know whether your child has Bipolar Disorder or ODD ( a fancy term for Oppositional ... | |
| problems | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: ok my girlfriend has this thing.. when shes happy everything is just dandy she loves me I love her ... A: You asked this question in the Bipolar section, and if you think she may have Bipolar Disorder, she ... | |
| Bipolar | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: I have the bipolar disorder. How can i deal with my anger so i'm not taking it out on my friends? A: Bipolar people have usually wild mood swings going up and down. It may also be prompted by excess ... | |
| .. | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: . i was wondering if im bi-polar.. i am 13 years old and my moods are like depressed for few weeks ... A: It would be very difficult fo me to give a diagnosis. The best would be to see a doctor or a ... | |
| Insanity | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: Is it possible in such cases as schizophrenia to be aware that you are infact mentally ill? For ... A: There are many schizophrenics who are aware of their illness. Others may not be aware. Those who are ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 12/27/2003 |
| Q: Although I'm a RN I really need to brushup on bipolar disorders can you tell me the main s/s of this ... A: Here are some good references: ... | |
Bipolar Disorder
Answers by Expert:
Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist
Top Expert on this page
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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