| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| .. | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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