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| My 8 year old daughter is out of control. | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am writing you out of desperation for my daughter. She has been hospitalized twice and has taken ...
A: First off, they need to treat just the bipolar disorder to start. Any medication for ADHD will make ...
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| 6 y.o son ADHD/Bipolar IEP denial | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My son whom is 6 y.o is in kindergarten. In March he was tested for an IEP and denied because he ...
A: Janice: Simple answer: Yes! A psychiatric diagnosis, combined with your son's behavior in school, ...
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| Bipolar mother | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I wonder how you think my being bipolar affects my daughter. I will tell you what I think about ...
A: It IS possible for your daughter to be bipolar at this age, but a speech delay is normally not an ...
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| Need Info RE: Psychiatrist/Therapist | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My eldest son who is 11 has been diagnosed with Severe ADHD, Bipolar and LD. Like several other ...
A: Jessica: You must keep one very important thing in mind--as the mother, you know what is and is not ...
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| My wife is bipolar and going throught a lot stress | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I met my wife almost 2 yrs ago, and we got married the past may, from the begining she told me she ...
A: David: It looks like you are just going to have to trust her to get through this. Keep calling ...
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| Need Info RE: Psychiatrist/Therapist | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My eldest son who is 11 has been diagnosed with Severe ADHD, Bipolar and LD. Like several other ...
A: I'm still awake :-) You will have to discuss this with the prescribing physician. There is no ...
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| Bipolar treatment facilities | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My brother just recently FINALLY obtained guardianship over his wife who has bipolar disorder with ...
A: Marilyn: While I do not personally know the laws in your area, please contact these people: NAMI ...
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| My wife is bipolar and going throught a lot stress | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I met my wife almost 2 yrs ago, and we got married the past may, from the begining she told me she ...
A: David: This may be a good time for you and your wife to consider at least temporary medication. ...
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| Bipolar in Children | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I come from a family with a mother and four siblings out of ten are bipolar. My husbands family has ...
A: I'm afraid I can not suggest a doctor. I have found, however, that often doctors know each other. ...
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| Bi-Polar disorder and sleep | 9/6/2008 |
Q: he is constantly falling asleep in the car, on the train, on the bus, in class, and in the hallway. ...
A: It is very possible that your boyfriend's medication is making him sleepy. Thew best thing for him ...
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| Bipolar in Children | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I come from a family with a mother and four siblings out of ten are bipolar. My husbands family has ...
A: The best advice I can give is to talk with your family doctor--or the one who prescribes her anxiety ...
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| Bipolar?? | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years oild i have a 3 year old daughter and i have been married for a little over 1 year...i ...
A: Jessica: It might be a good idea to set up an evaluation with a mental health counselor. Sometimes ...
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| 27 year old son just diagnosed with bi-polar | 8/12/2008 |
Q: How in the world can we help him when he 27. We are having a very difficult time. It scares us as ...
A: Unfortunately, considering your son's age, there is not a whole lot of options available to you in ...
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| Bipolar | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter-in-law was diagnosed with bipolar. She and my son have since divorced and through a ...
A: My advice would be to try and get some sort of counseling in place for your granddaughter. It ...
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| 13yo son dx bpnos at 9yo | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My son is currently taking 150mg of Lamictal and 30mg Vyvanse. He has been stable and happy all ...
A: Children with bipolar disorder often become anxious in a school setting. I do not believe ...
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| 13 year old daughter dealing w/hypersexuality | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Please help because I am out of answers. My 13 year old step-daughter is bipolar and is hypersexual ...
A: Kari: First, here is a wonderful article on the subject of hyper-sexuality in young bipolar ...
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| 6 y.o bipolar son anxiety attacks | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My six year old is diagnosed with a mood disorder probably bipolar but his doctors are hesitent to ...
A: It certainly sounds like your son is bipolar. Anxiety is often present with this disorder. The ...
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| Bi polar | 7/25/2008 |
Q: How long does someone have to be off Meth before they can be evaluated for bipolar disorder???.Also ...
A: Renee: Having a meth addiction certainly complicates the diagnosing process. It is often best that ...
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| My 11 year old stepson | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Our stepson is 11 years old, and we have had custody of him for the last 4 years. His mom is not in ...
A: An SED evaluation is one in which the child is evaluated for a "serious emotional disorder". Here ...
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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: There seems to be a couple different things going on here. First, I don't think you need to be in a ...
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| My bi-polar child | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Firstly, I just want to thank you for spending time reading my story and helping! In the town I ...
A: It does indeed sound like your daughter is the typical bipolar child. Your reactions are perfectly ...
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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 was hoping ...
A: What you describe is not someone who is exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder. This person is the ...
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| Bipolar Sister | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My sister is 31 years old and is bipolar. Even with medication and therapy she is getting more out ...
A: Elliott: Look in the phone book for a "base service" mental health unit. They can direct you to ...
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| bipolar 14 year old male | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Our daughter, a single parent, has been back and forth over the past 10 years with treatments ...
A: While I am not qualified to recommend a particular group home, try visiting this link ...
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| meds for bipolar and pregnant | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a 20 year old single parent to be.. she has been diagnosed Bipolar I and is in the ...
A: Your daughter will need to discuss both her mood swings and any herbs with her doctor. Currently, ...
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| Non symptomatic periods of bipolar disorder. | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get cleared to work for a job with the local government. I have one problem, I was ...
A: It is not likely you will find anyone willing to diagnose bipolar disorder when there are no ...
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| first three weeks of meds...initial diagnosis..scared.. | 6/26/2008 |
Q: That's not really a question is it? I'm 26 , I've been pretty successful so far, but it's been ...
A: Any time a person first receives a diagnosis, they become scared. What you are going through is a ...
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| BIPOLAR ADVICE | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My spouse suffers for bipolar episodes regularly. we are never quite able to tell what type of manic ...
A: The first thing I need to ask is if your wife is on any medication. While many people feel they can ...
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| Family line | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Can bipolar disorder run dormant in a family for years passing it down genetically without it coming ...
A: Eleanor: The simple answer is "yes". People are born with the genetic disposition for bipolar ...
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| my wife | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I don't know if she has a problem or not, but I am very suspicious. When she gets mad (usually at ...
A: First, I must clarify I can't diagnose your wife without knowing her personally. It sounds like she ...
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| HELP | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have never reached out to anyone like this before and thus it is a first. I am currently 19 years ...
A: I can empathize with what you are feeling. What you are feeling is perfectly normal. Do you have ...
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| BIpolar friend. | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have a friend that I found out was bipolar. He is a really good friend of mine, and the news kind ...
A: Adam: Your friend has a couple of things in place that have shown to lessen the chances of suicide. ...
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| bipolar disorder.... causes, signs and treatment | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of a 10 year old boy. He has had some anger issues throughout his life, but until ...
A: There is something definitely going on with your son, although there will need to be some more ...
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| just wondering | 5/17/2008 |
Q: what is r/o bipolar d/o? i was just diagnosed and how will it be treated,im very sensitive to ...
A: Depression meds alone will cause a person with bipolar disorder to become anxious and jittery. A ...
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| just wondering | 5/16/2008 |
Q: what is r/o bipolar d/o? i was just diagnosed and how will it be treated,im very sensitive to ...
A: The diagnosis r/o bipolar d/o translates into rule out bipolar disorder. Contrary to what it ...
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| more than anxiety | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have,sketzo-affective disorder, and I have taken other anti psychotic medication after taking ...
A: One of two things could be happening here. Some people do experience anxiety as a side effect with ...
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| Son Bipolar | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old son that was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the 2nd grade. We tried ...
A: It can be very overwhelming trying to navigate the mental health system, especially where children ...
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| Bipolar -depression Disorder | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Joyce My brother was diagnosed with Bipolar-depression Disorder. What is Bipolar-depression ...
A: What is probably meant is that your brother is Bipolar, with the depression being the predominant ...
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| ref | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Good day, How do you say to some one in the workplace or a stranger that you experience up and ...
A: Sam: It all depends on how close you are to the person. If it is just a casual work acquaintance, ...
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| biopolar pregnancy and breastfeeding | 4/25/2008 |
Q: my 17 yr old got pregnant in Jan. was diaonosed bipolar with psychotic reactions mid April put on ...
A: I'm afraid there is no medication for bipolar disorder that has been deemed safe to use while ...
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| Am I Bipolar | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if i should be tested for bipolar disorder? my live in girlfriend and mother of one ...
A: I can't tell without being there and knowing a full history whether this is bipolar disorder you are ...
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| Sugar cravings? | 3/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 17 year old ADHD, BP daughter, who is on Lamictal (200 mgs) and concerta (72 mg). We ...
A: Sugar cravings often accompany bipolar disorder, but it seems your daughter has it to the extreme ...
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| bi polar? | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter in law left my son & children..I now have guardianship. After a year and a half, she ...
A: After giving your question much thought all I can suggest is you talk with her doctor and allow the ...
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| Bipolar son denied IEP ? 504 plan | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My son who is bipolar recently got denied an IEP. He will be six in July and entering Kindergarten ...
A: Unfortunately, the system is set up so that a child entering school is not automatically eligible ...
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| bi polar | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter has bi polar and we have called 911 three time in the past two year. No arrest were ...
A: What the courts will take into account is not that your daughter is bipolar, but whether she is ...
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| bopolar | 3/2/2008 |
Q: my child has a 504 plan at school,but every time she has a problem, the principle writes her up or ...
A: Stephen: As soon as you get there, ask about the availability of a parent advocate. If one isn't ...
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| bopolar | 3/2/2008 |
Q: my child has a 504 plan at school,but every time she has a problem, the principle writes her up or ...
A: What rights your daughter has according to law depends on a couple of factors. Is she also in an ES ...
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| please help me! | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 24 year-old girl struggling to finish college. I have been dealing with bipolar disorder for ...
A: First, you mentioned new doctor, do you have an appointment? If not, please make one. ...
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| bipolar husband | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My husband of 25 yrs was diag w/bp1 schozo tend about 8 months ago. He's on lots of meds (i know ...
A: I believe you made the safe choice by moving out. I can't tell you whether or not to return to your ...
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| hurt and confused | 2/22/2008 |
Q: She was diagnosed with Bi Polar II about 6 months ago. It helped explain a lot regarding her ...
A: Will: There is much more going on here than simple bipolar disorder. While we often hear of women ...
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| psy medicine which do not affect weight gain and diabetes | 2/18/2008 |
Q: sir age 48,weight 100 kg,height 5.7,indian guj mail. our family is under creation of harresment ...
A: Guj: I am not qualified to prescribe medication, but I would suggest you talk to your doctor about ...
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| Sister-in-law with Bi-Polar Schizofrenia | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Dr. Anthony, It is encouraging to see that people like you offer your services online. ...
A: Christine: Unfortunately, this type of situation happens all too often today. The problem is that, ...
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| 23 month old with possible bipolar disorder | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am a young mother, 22 years old and, well, believe I may be bipolar and will be going to get ...
A: I can understand your frustration at this situation. When dealing with children your daughter's ...
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| daughter with bipolar and four brothers who don't | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have five children, four boys, 13, 11, 10, and 5, and one daughter 11. She has ...
A: My only other suggestion at this point would be for you to contact NAMI and explain your situation. ...
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| Bipolar and sugar cravings | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I’m 32 yrs old and my question is about sugar/carb cravings being related to bi-polar. I have ...
A: -) Those with bipolar disorder often have cravings for carbohydrates. If the medication makes you ...
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| my son | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a now 18 year old son that has been in'out of detentions. Presently he just "blacked out" and ...
A: Often when a person with bipolar disorder gets angry, he or she can experience a type of "blackout". ...
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| bipolar eposide and blackouts | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Can a blackout (loss of 2-3 hours) occur during a bipolar episode or anxiety attack?
A: There are a couple of things that need to be considered with "blackouts". The first thing is a need ...
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| My Son Tyler | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a son Tyler who is 12 years old, he was diagnosed with bipolar over a year ago, he is still ...
A: I am not real familiar with your area, but if you contact this place: Boca Raton Community Hospital ...
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| My Son Tyler | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a son Tyler who is 12 years old, he was diagnosed with bipolar over a year ago, he is still ...
A: Being the parent of a bipolar child is difficult at its best. Having other kids complicates the ...
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| custody in bipolar | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My wife has not been diagnosed and would refuse to even go to a doctor if asked.How hard is it to ...
A: While this is a legal question rather than a mental health one, I can tell you that the only way ...
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| son with bipolar suspended from school | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My 14-yr old son has been suspended for the remainder of the school year for threatening another ...
A: You did not state whether or not you are in the U.S. If so, the school district has to legally ...
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| 25 yr old daughter bipolar | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Daughter is on social security already. I, her mother, am her payee. What is Caveat? Is it a ...
A: Caveat is a last warning. I am not familiar with the Wisconsin area, so can't answer whether there ...
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| Bi-polar disorder and divorce | 12/30/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married a little over a year, and we have two children together, 3 and 10 ...
A: First, being bipolar is not a legal reason to take custody from you. As long as you are getting ...
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| Lamictal | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I am a college student and have been on Lamictal for several months now. My primary issue was with ...
A: It sounds as if your Lamictal just needs a bit of "tweaking" where dosage is concerned. Talk to ...
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| 15 yr old daughter recently diagnosed BP | 12/12/2007 |
Q: We adopted my daughter at 5yrs old. She has had issues at home and school with mood, hyperactivity, ...
A: I'm not sure what the exact question is, but I was wondering if you have thought of homeschooling ...
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| Is Bi-polar like a truth serum? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Anthony, I have a 19 year old stepdaughter who my wife and some doctors believe has Bi-polar ...
A: You are correct on this issue. Let me explain. My son is bipolar (I will be publishing his story ...
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| Is Bi-polar like a truth serum? | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Anthony, I have a 19 year old stepdaughter who my wife and some doctors believe has Bi-polar ...
A: It seems your stepdaughter is dealing with something other than bipolar disorder--possibly even just ...
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| risk of bipolar | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I am wondering what the risk of giving a baby bipolar is. I know this guy and both his parents seem ...
A: Seeing that bipolar disorder is present on both sides (even though neither you or your guy seem to ...
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| Bipolar Manic Dep | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if Pridel (Lithium) which I take 600g of daily, would be effecting my kidneys? ...
A: Yes, lithium can effect your kidneys. You need to find a way to get enough water in your system ...
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| Bipolar denial | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 7 years to a man who is bipolar. He has had 2 previous major episodes that ...
A: There are several questions here. Let me see if I can answer them all for you. First, you can not ...
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| Bipolar Child? | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I am married to a man who has a family history of bipolar disorder. His mother was diagnosed bipolar ...
A: You have a very logical question. The likelihood of a child being bipolar is indeed related to ...
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| Bi-Polar parent | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My sister-in-law has untreated bipolar disorder. She has not been formally diagnosed by a ...
A: You said Jayden is two, correct? My suggestion would be to return to court and make it a ...
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| 21 yr old son | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a son 21 who I have seeked professional help when he was younger but have been unable to find ...
A: Please contact: Maryland Psychological Association 1 Mall North, Suite 314 10025 Governor ...
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| Possible case? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My 8 yr old son and I just moved to a new school district this year. He started having some violent ...
A: The chances of a child being bipolar when one parent is, is 25 percent--and this increases by five ...
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| re: Depakote | 10/14/2007 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with bipolar in August 2007 after having two manic episodes. One in June and ...
A: I can understand your concern. First, the dosage is way above what is considered the appropriate ...
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| Bipolor in me | 10/10/2007 |
Q: If you are bipolar would you personally know are do your doctor have to tell you?
A: Shawnta: The simple answer is no, you would not necessarily know. Let me explain. There are ...
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| Bipolar with ADHD treatment | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Our son, age 13, was treated from age 4.5 for ADHD with Adderal and zoloft and clondine. He was ...
A: Very often bipolar disorder and ADHD are present at the same time. While both need to be addressed, ...
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| Bipolar 16 year old | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have been concerned about my son for years and am now realizing he may be bipolar. After doing ...
A: Donna: First--there is no such thing as "just a bad kid". Even if there is no underlying emotional ...
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| BP or BPD? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: How can one tell whether a 17 year old male has bi-polar or borderline personality disorder? The ...
A: Paul: Only a psychiatrist is able to diagnose. Bipolar disorder and BPD are very similar, often ...
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| Presence of Bipolar or Not ? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Respected Sir/Mam, I have an Anxiety Disorder with(social phobia) but one my symptoms is rather than ...
A: A diagnosis of bipolar disorder will not be made solely on one or two symptoms. What will happen is ...
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| Presence of Bipolar or Not ? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Respected Sir/Mam, I have an Anxiety Disorder with(social phobia) but one my symptoms is rather than ...
A: Yes, a person can have two psychological disorders at the same time. In fact, bipolar disorder and ...
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| Geodon Antipsychotic & Blackouts | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My Son had several short duration and one long duration(good part of day) blackouts while taking ...
A: I'm sorry about the delay--I answered this the other day and evidently the answer didn't "take". ...
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| Children in need of help/advice | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am hoping to get some help in this case. It is a long story so I am going to do my very best to ...
A: I'm not sure how much help I can be, but I'll try. First, mental illness will not factor into any ...
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| graves and bipolar | 9/6/2007 |
Q: my wife has not taken her thyroid medication for over a year. i was told after her thyroid was ...
A: Thyroid disorder often mimics bipolar disorder. It appears your wife is also very psychotic. My ...
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| how can I tell? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have met a person who says she has bipolar disorder. I´d like to know more about it, symptoms, ...
A: I admire your willingness to learn more about this disorder. You have a very lucky lady there. I ...
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| Mom has Bipolar | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for your time. Anyway my mom clearly has bipolar disease, stemming from a long-line of ...
A: I'm glad to see there is some progress toward your mother getting help. The Crisis Centers I am ...
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| Mom has Bipolar | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for your time. Anyway my mom clearly has bipolar disease, stemming from a long-line of ...
A: You are very welcome, Clint: I can understand not wanting to see your mother out on the streets. ...
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| Mom has Bipolar | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for your time. Anyway my mom clearly has bipolar disease, stemming from a long-line of ...
A: The first thing you need to do is start recording all incidents. The bathroom fire could be ...
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| My friend might be bipolar | 7/25/2007 |
Q: A couple of days ago one of my best friends named Hannah, brought up that she thought she might be ...
A: Nicolas: Unfortunately, you can't force her into it. The best thing to do is stand by her, let her ...
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| My friend might be bipolar | 7/24/2007 |
Q: A couple of days ago one of my best friends named Hannah, brought up that she thought she might be ...
A: The best thing you can do is let your friend know it doesn't change how you think/feel--and try to ...
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| Bi- Polar and Manic Depression | 7/5/2007 |
Q: How do you know if you have this? What Medications are best these? Would Citalopram be 1 you would ...
A: Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed by a psychiatrist who takes a thorough history of your ...
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| BiPolar and age of majority | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter who just turned 18 was diagnosed bipolar about a year and a half ago. She is still in ...
A: I think you are dealing with a combination from your daughter--immaturity AND the bipolar disorder. ...
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| bipolar meds | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I'm not due to see my psychiatrist for a few weeks. I'm currently taking lithium, olanzapine and ...
A: Many things can cause your moods to suddenly start cycling again--stress, hormones, a drop or gain ...
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| bi-polar | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Can bipolar disorder be cured and if so, how? next question. Is there an alternative to treatment ...
A: Mike: FirstNo, there is no cure for bipolar disorder. It can be controlled, but it is something ...
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| Bipolar Mother | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My mom who will be 65 this year has been living with bipolar for many years.(I am 39 years old and ...
A: Tina: What you are asking is more a moral issue in that you have to search within yourself to know ...
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| Bipolar Mom Take Advantage of | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My mom has been in and out of Mental institutions ever since I was about 5 years old. She has been ...
A: I'm afraid the only thing you can do about this situation is to have a doctor declare your mother ...
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| Possible BiPolar II Spouse | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Good evening Ms Anthony, My husband (he's 34 yrs old) was addicted to pain medications for three ...
A: First, I must say it sounds like your husband is truly trying to get back on track and keep the ...
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| Hi I would like to know more | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Illness. The specific Illness is Schizophrenia,but I'm also interested in Bipolar Disorder. I would ...
A: The answer to your question is No, there is no medication available that can prevent either bipolar ...
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| adhd n bipolar | 5/4/2007 |
Q: i have a nine yr old boy who was dyignosed with adhd but i think personally he has bipolar hes ...
A: Have you discussed the worsening of your son's behavior with the doctor? You are correct in that ...
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| Unsure . . . | 4/29/2007 |
Q: To tell you the truth, I am not really sure what my question is. I guess what I will do is give ...
A: I think what I see here is a complete lack of self-esteem. You do not seem to feel or see your own ...
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| Bipolar Disorder or ADHD | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My 21 year old son was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 about 1 year ago by one doctor. WE got another ...
A: There is often a problem diagnosing between ADHD and bipolar disorder. The symptoms of both often ...
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| My Grandson | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Anthony: My grandson is six years old and in the first grade. The last part of his pre-school ...
A: It is very possible your grandson is bipolar. Having one parent being bipolar increases a child's ...
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| Saddness/Depression | 3/10/2007 |
Q: Why do i feel this way? There is no fucking explination, i have felt like it for over half a year ...
A: Becky: While ups and downs are a normal part of life, feeling this down for so long is not normal. ...
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| BiPolar and ADHD | 2/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter was diagnosed with BiPolar two years ago, her new psychiatrist thinks she may have ADHD ...
A: ADHD often accompanies bipolar disorder--especially in children. Both disorders can be treated ...
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| Bi-Polar Child | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My grand daughter was supposedly diagnosed as bi-polar. She is only eight years old. How can this ...
A: Childhood onset bipolar disorder is difficult to treat because the young body is constantly growing ...
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| i am starting to spiral again | 2/18/2007 |
Q: but i cant go back to the hospital. i just cant. I'm still on my meds, and they are sort of working. ...
A: I can understand your concern about the hospital. I don't think that is going to happen since you ...
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| Bipolar | 2/18/2007 |
Q: My ex wife suffers from Bipolar. She is the primary custodian of our children. My question/s ...
A: A person inherits bipolar disorder. It is carried through the genes and nobody can catch it from ...
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| i am starting to spiral again | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 23, and i found out that i was bipolar when i was in high school. in the beginning it was really ...
A: Erika: This is very important--and I'm glad you can see where things are going. I want you to go ...
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| violent blackouts..is there help??? | 2/15/2007 |
Q: i have spent some time looking online for anger management classes, but nothing seems appropriate. ...
A: Britney: Anger management classes are set up for all kinds of anger--because everyone expresses ...
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| violent blackouts..is there help??? | 2/8/2007 |
Q: could it still be anger even if i dont remember feeling angry before? not that i can remember very ...
A: Britney: You brought up a very good point. No, you don't have to be enraged at that particular ...
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| violent blackouts..is there help??? | 2/7/2007 |
Q: my name is britney. i am a senior in high school and was diegnosed with bi-polar disorder durring ...
A: Britney: Medication can help you control your anger, which is what is actually causing the ...
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| Genetic BiPolar risk in an adoption | 2/3/2007 |
Q: Joyce, Thank you so very much for your answer. The baby's mother has not been diagnosed bi polar, ...
A: You are very welcome, Ann: Yes, environment can play a part in bipolar disorder. A person is born ...
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| Bipolar grandson | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if homeschooling is a good idea or not He has been kicked out of school all ...
A: Homeschooling is often the best choice for a bipolar child. You can work around his moods and he ...
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| Bipolar Teen | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I am a divorced woman, age 51, engaged to a man that has a bipolar teenage son. We have been ...
A: Carla: There is no reason you should not get angry at violent episodes. Violence, no matter what a ...
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| Bipolar spouse | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My wife has been diagnosed as bipolar although she still hasn't bought into the whole thing but ...
A: Often with bipolar disorder, a person needs two medications combined. With Seroquel, the mania part ...
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| bioplolar | 1/25/2007 |
Q: Are people suffering with a bipolar disorder a danger to young children, especially their own?
A: The answer to your question would depend on a couple of things. The bipolar him/herself is not a ...
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| Biopolar along with Drinking | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have just found out that she going to a have our first child and she drinks every ...
A: Jason: I believe your wife's drinking in something that needs to be addressed--with both her ...
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| schooling | 1/8/2007 |
Q: MEAGAN HAS AN IEP SET UP. SHE IS CURRENTLY TAKING WELBUTRIN,CONCERTA,LITHIUM IN THE DAY TIME AND ...
A: Many bipolar children are highly intelligent. It is very possible the work is too easy and your ...
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| Should I keep caring for a boyfriend with bipolar? | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Earlier this year, my 30yr old boyfriend surprised me with the news of his illness. I was nothing ...
A: What I'm hearing isn't a bipolar-related behavior--it's just a case of someone being willing to sit ...
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| schooling | 1/6/2007 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER IS 13, WOW!!! I JUST GOT HER DIAGNOSED AFTER A LONG 4 YEARS. WITH THE INTERFERENCE OF ...
A: Homeschooling does wonders for bipolar children, but that is not always an option. As a single ...
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| bipolar | 1/2/2007 |
Q: it's 5:45 am where i am right now. i've been up all night. for the past couple of nights i've been ...
A: Since you didn't mention what meds you are on, I can't say whether or not it could be them. It is ...
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| biopolar | 12/31/2006 |
Q: my name is heather. I am the mother of too small children, but my youngest child is 10 months old ...
A: I can understand your concerns. The child who has one parent affected by these types of disorders ...
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| bipolar | 12/30/2006 |
Q: are there any cases known where a bipolar patient has killed a family memeber
A: You ask a question many want to--but are afraid to ask. Yes, bipolar people have committed murder, ...
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| Diagnosis | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I am the foster carer for a fourteen year old boy. He has severe emotional and behavioural problems ...
A: Very often ADHD and bipolar disorder come together. They overlap in several areas so it is when a ...
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| Are these Bi-Polar Symptoms? | 12/24/2006 |
Q: I have read about BPD and some of it fits her. Here are some more clues that I should add-my ...
A: The symptoms of bipolar disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder overlap at several points. This ...
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| Are these Bi-Polar Symptoms? | 12/23/2006 |
Q: My sister has some form of mental disorders, but she has not told us if she has been diagnosed or ...
A: First I must state I am not qualified to make an actual diagnosis. That can only be done by a ...
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| aunt with BP disorder | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have a BP aunt who was diagnosed about twelve years ago. She was not diagnosed until her early ...
A: Many times bipolar disorder does not show up until the late teen/early 20s. The pre-disposition for ...
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| 65 year old BP mother? | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I recently found out in a very circuitous way that I am BP. I was being treated for unipolar for 8 ...
A: Ricky: First, I'm glad you are receiving treatment for your disorder. This is where a cycle can be ...
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| please help/ need answers about bf's possible bipolar dissorder | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My bf is is 35, and a year or two ago, i remember him saying something about a Dr. telling him about ...
A: A lot of the behavior you describe is typical for a person recovering from addiction. It appears ...
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| 15 yr old w/depression | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My fifteen year old daughter has been diagnosed with clinical depression recently. I am bipolar ...
A: Connie: While it is uncommon, hallucinations do sometimes accompany depression. These do not ...
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| Problems Staying Employed | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have been bipolar since I was 18. I am now 34 and been to 4 different college and have had many ...
A: Jack: This problem has a two-part solution. First, you need to discuss the fact with your ...
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| bipolar meds and back to normal | 11/24/2006 |
Q: After having my the child 2nd 2005 I had a lot of paranoid thoughts and after 8 months I had a ...
A: Tamara: Being bipolar and being on meds is not a grounds for losing custody of a child. If you can ...
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| bipolar wife and my 16 month old child | 11/24/2006 |
Q: my wife had a psychotic episode in march resulting in a 10 day stay at a behavioral center in NJ. ...
A: Bipolar parents can be very good parents, especially if they are on mood-stabilizing medication. If ...
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| Zonegran causing stuttering in child | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 9-year-old son diagnosed with Bipolar I. He had been on Lamictal 200 mg q.d. for 6 months. ...
A: Stuttering is not a common side effect of Zonegran. However, some fatigue and mental confusion can ...
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| Bipolar Disorder | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My 44 year old husband was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 2 years ago. He is on medication: ...
A: Nandini: I can fully understand your concern, but I want to reassure you that your husband can--and ...
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| Bi polar | 11/18/2006 |
Q: What are the long term physical and mental effects of untreated bi polar?
A: Paul. There are numerous long-term effects of untreated bipolar disorder. I will try to cover a ...
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| Am I just crazy or not | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I know I'm only 16, and not an expert, but I've always thought something was wrong. Just recently, ...
A: Andy: You are NOT crazy. First of all, 16 is a very hard age. Part of your problems could be ...
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| please help | 11/15/2006 |
Q: my sister has bipolar and she is pregnant is there any pregnancy safe medication for her to take? ...
A: There are dangers with any medication during a pregnancy. What your sister needs to do is talk with ...
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| IBS flare up with Seroquel | 11/9/2006 |
Q: "I started on 25mg for anxiety/sleep issues. It was discovered that I have had mania/bipolar ...
A: It often takes 4 to 6 weeks for the side effects to diminish with medication. I know it is ...
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| 13yr old bipolar?? | 11/8/2006 |
Q: i have a 12yr old (feb bday 13yr old) ive read and read but the symptoms dont completely describe my ...
A: First, I need to clarify I am not in a position to make an official diagnosis. This has to be done ...
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| bipolar teen failing school | 11/3/2006 |
Q: She is seeing a physiatrist every 2 weeks her doctor told me to not take anything away from her ...
A: There are a couple of things going on here. Yes, a person with bipolar disorder does cycle--that is ...
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| bipolar teen failing school | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 13 year old which has just been diagnosed with bipolar in the last 2 months she is ...
A: What you are describing sounds more like teenage rebellion and self-doubt than as being caused by ...
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| Bipolar on the job | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I have recently diagnosed bipolar2(4 weeks ago) I spent 5 days in the hosp. because my lithium ...
A: Melody: My first advice to you at the moment is to do two things--contact the unemployment office ...
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| Is this a new word for a expert to make money | 10/27/2006 |
Q: My family and girlfriend think I have this issue and I need to understand why that is, help me ...
A: Mike: I'd love to answer you, but I need more information. You need to describe to me what you do ...
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| Bipolar genetics | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about having kids soon. We are very worried about having kids since ...
A: I can understand your concern and it is very responsible to consider this. Let me see if I can ...
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| Bipolor meds | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I am on lithium and trielptol for seizures,mood stabilizing and bipolar disorder. I have been on ...
A: My advice is to try what your doctor is suggesting. Since lithium has to be reduced gradually, you ...
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| Am I Bi-polar? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Okay, I take Buspar and Ativan(prn) for anxiety and anxiety attackes. I do know they help because I ...
A: Dianne: Have you told these things to your psychiatric doctor? I am not qualified to diagnose, but ...
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| bipolar vs. ADD | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Is it possible for two people to be a couple who one has bipolar and the other had ADD? My friend ...
A: Bipolar Disorder and ADD share many of the same characteristics. You might want to do a search for ...
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| bipolar/schizophrenia | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have been surfing the web in hopes to finding some answers to my illness. It is weird writing ...
A: First, I want to say being bipolar is not shameful. It is an illness--just like heart disease or ...
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| Husband bipolar | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with bipolar, the one with the short cycles. He is taking a ...
A: Linda: Unfortunately, unless your husband truly wants help, your hands are tied. I do have a ...
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| bipolar disorder and personality type | 9/25/2006 |
Q: Do people with bipolar disorder have different scores on a Big Five test as compared to people ...
A: Kathy. The Big Five test does not measure anything that would indicate whether or not a person is ...
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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: It is entirely possible your wife's IBS and depression are inter-related. It's a Catch-22 ...
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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: It sounds like the change in your mother's medication has set off an underlying bipolar disorder :-( ...
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| Focalin XR and Bipolar | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 year old who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Focalin, and this was ...
A: Nicole: Thank you for taking the time to question this. Yes, if your son is bipolar, just giving ...
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| Handling a 21 year old | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My 21 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 5 and spent most of the time in between ...
A: Eileen: Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do to force your daughter to seek help. As an ...
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| Teen With BiPolar | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I've been dealing with BiPolar for over a year now. I'm 14 now. I've been seeing a therapist and ...
A: Veronica: What meds are you currently taking? I would suggest discussing an increase or change ...
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| bi-polar and pregnancy | 8/18/2006 |
Q: My question is I am 23 years old I have been on medication for bipolar since I wass 14 years old. I ...
A: Natasha: I am afraid this question is best answered by your doctor. Most often, bipolar ...
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| Child diagnosis | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Is it illegal to diagnose a minor as bi-polar? Someone told me it was both illegal to diagnose a ...
A: No, it is definitely not illegal to either diagnose or treat a minor for bi-polar disorder! Many ...
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| Does Abilify cause sexual side effects? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm bipolar. I'm on Wellbutrin, Lithium, abilify, and lamictal. None of those drugs my "shrink" ...
A: Pablo: Your concern is one many people have about psychiatric medications. None of those you ...
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| homeschooling | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I am a 35 year old daughter of a bipolar father. I experienced my first major depression in my early ...
A: I can understand your concerns completely, and those of your husband. A person with bipolar ...
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| antidressants/mania | 7/9/2006 |
Q: Which antidepressants are the cause of manic symptoms?
A: There are no antidepressants that actually cause mania. When a person has bipolar disorder, any ...
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| Is BPD hereditary | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I adopted a child from the DHS here in our state and her mother was BP. I met her grandmother and I ...
A: Bipolar disorder is hereditary. As a general rule, if one parent is bipolar there is a 25 percent ...
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| Friend with Bipolar | 6/4/2006 |
Q: Our super is bipolar. He seems like a really nice guy, but he goes into these funks and just leaves ...
A: From what you have told me, I wouldn't be concerned about your super being dangerous. While there ...
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| What to do? | 5/9/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is bipolar, he is a recovering drug addict and has been clean for many years. He does ...
A: Jennifer: I don't know the age of your boyfriend, but since he has an 11 year old son, can I assume ...
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