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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 10/27/2006


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My family and girlfriend think I have this issue and I need to understand why that is, help me understand why they think that I have this issue. Please help.

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Mike:  I'd love to answer you, but I need more information.  You need to describe to me what you do that makes your family and girlfriend believe you are bipolar.  Please write and fill me in a little.

To answer your subject question:  No, this isn't a new word to help experts make money.  Bipolar disorder has been around for hundreds of years--it is just that we are beginning to understand the condition a bit more now.

                            Joyce A. Anthony

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Joyce A. Anthony

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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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