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| Subject | Date Asked |
| is my ex bf bipolar, or something else? | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if my ex bf is bipolar, or something else? He took himself off of Depakote back in ... A: Sorry to hear of your current difficulties. Your ex-bf definitely seems to be experiencing ... | |
| Bipolar Diorder & Lamicatal | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I am bipolar and on Lamactal. If I stop Lamitcal, will I go manic, and how soon? I want to go ... A: Lamictal has been shown to have mild anti-depressant properties, particularly at sub-therapeutic ... | |
| husbands anger | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Im wondering if he may be bipolar we have asked doctors but get fobbed off.He gets very niggly and ... A: From your description, the situation you are in demands serious and prompt attention. You mentioned ... | |
| I think my 59 year-old-sister is bipolar | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My adult sister is exhibiting behavior that (to me)seems like it could be bi-polar. She's always had ... A: Very sorry to hear about your current difficulties and of your parents' passing. From what I've ... | |
| bipolar ? spouse | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My husband has colon cancer, he has always had a problem with anger but now it has gotten worse. our ... A: Very sorry to hear of your current difficulties. You are certainly having to deal with a lot. Is ... | |
| bi-polar and working | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: four years ago I had amajor emotional breakdown. I did not have to be intuitionalized and had a lot ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your current difficulties but am glad to hear that you have a good support ... | |
| How do I move on mentally from abuse from a bipolar spouse | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have experienced many of the things with my husband and his bipolar. My DH is bipolar II - ... A: Things certainly haven't been easy for you, yet you have forged your way ahead with great ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know, Why is it that my sister and I both have been diagnosed as being bipolar? Let ... A: A bipolar diagnosis is made by a psychiatrist based on criteria listed in either the DSM-IV or ... | |
| Bipolar - Genetics | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I am adopted and my birth mom's sister, my aunt, said that my mom had bipolar, ... A: Dr Goldberg, another contributor on this site, has addressed the genetic risk of bipolar disorder in ... | |
| Bipolar Best Fried | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My best friend of four years is Bipolar type 2 mixed. She also is has Boarderline Personality ... A: I am sincerely sorry to hear that you are having much difficulty in your relationship with your best ... | |
| Supervising an individual with Bipolar Disorder | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an employee who has been diagnosed as bipolar. She has only been with my company for a few ... A: Your approach in addressing your current challenges with your employee is admirable. It is clear ... | |
| verbal out bursts | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: shes always yelling shut up,swears like theres no tomorrow and we'll be driving along and she sticks ... A: G'day Marilyn, Sorry to hear about your present difficulties but your daughter is truly blessed to ... | |
| Symptoms of Bipolar? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me wether I should be concerned about the following, like do ... A: From your e-mail, it certainly seems that you have to deal with a whole lot everyday. I wonder how ... | |
| Bipolar alternative meds | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have Bipolar disorder, OCD, and I can't sleep. I am currently taking Paxil, Welbutrin,and ... A: I am sorry to hear that you're having trouble with sleep despite trying out various meds. I'm not ... | |
| Bipolar -depression Disorder | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My brother was diagnosed with Bipolar-depression Disorder. What is Bipolar-depression Disorder? Is ... A: Sorry about the delay in getting back to you but this weekend has been really hectic for me. In ... | |
| Ref: question | 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: Good day to you too, Sorry about the delay in getting back to you but this weekend has been really ... | |
| 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: In your letter, you asked specifically about whether I think a chemical imbalance is implicated in ... | |
| secrets | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: About a week after my ex(girlfriend of 6 years) broke up with me she told me that she had just been ... A: You're certainly in quite a dilemma, but let's work through this. First off, you are to be applauded ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Joanne Chang
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Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to coping well with mental illness, being most familiar with bipolar disorder. I focus on approaching life from a wellness model and strongly believe that, with the right approach (sufficient insight coupled with positive action and adequate support), individuals with bipolar disorder can lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives. I am most happy to help by way of providing clinical information / psychoeducation, practical suggestions, and a third-party (hopefully, objective) point-of-view to increase insight. I am not medically-trained and am therefore not qualified to answer specific prescription-related questions.
Experience
I am an Australian graduate with an Honours degree (Class I) in psychology and plan to eventually pursue a PhD in clinical psychology.
I have for several years been in close contact with patients with bipolar disorder, either as a relative or as a volunteer with various charity arrangements, and would like to provide more support to this group of patients.
Organizations
Singapore Psychological Society (Student member)
Education/Credentials
BCom (Marketing and Information Systems) with Distinction, BA (Psychology), BPsych (Honours, Class I)
Awards and Honors
Golden Key National Honours Society
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