ipolar disorder

Manic/bipolar Depression?

Question by pez388: Manic/bipolar depression? I am stage 2(the worst stage to have) of Manic bipolar depression. I have been diagnosed with it for about two years now. I have to take flourexetine for it…which I dont think is working very well. But what I am on here for is I am getting worse and I used to have to see a psychiatrist with no prevail…so is there any website or anything that might help me in understanding what the hell is wrong with me! It would be great to have all this bull shit that goes on with me gone. Everyone views me as a fricken psychopath…and I cant help it…it was suggested that I go to an insane asylum by my psychiatrist but my friends who went says that they just over medicate you and that it sucks. Please I really need help any link or advice would be great. sorry I put stage two depression I have the one where I have terrible manic depression episodes I always confuse stage1 and 2 all i can get straight is that its the worse stage to ha ...

Whats Up With “Light Therapy”?

Question by Matt: Whats up with “light therapy”? My fiance is going to these light therapy sessions for her bipolar disorder, and has stopped taking her prescriptions. Personally I can’t tell any difference, good or bad, since she’s started this.. I just want to know what the deal is, and if this is a legitimate form of treating mood disorders/depression. Ive gone along with her to a few of these sessions, which basically consist of people sitting in a room while a florescent lamp flashes several different patterns over and over again. If someone is familiar with this at all I’d sure like to hear from you.. Read more... ...

Hi, Can Any One Tell Me Equalant Name for “Bipolar Disorder” in Ayurveda?

Question by san_guessme: Hi, Can any one tell me equalant name for “bipolar disorder” in Ayurveda? Best answer: Answer by D.DIt is still called ‘bi polar’, the underlying causes are examined, then treated.Some may refer to it according to the underlying energy problems , and not ‘bi polar’ per se. here are two links with explanations vimeo.com/2865352 and ayurveda-school.net Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!   NAMI 'Family-to-Family' course begins March 31 The curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder and many others. It discusses clinical treatment and teaches the knowledge and skills family members … Read more on Albuquerque Journal Read more... ...

Perinatal Period Particularly Challenging for Bipolar Women

Perinatal Period Particularly Challenging for Bipolar Women Dr. Battle said that in her experience, many pregnant women with bipolar disorder "struggle with decisions about how to best treat their condition during pregnancy, given that some medications commonly used to treat bipolar disorder are not recommended … Read more on Medscape Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder Some time ago, we did a two part series on the differences in diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, starting with “Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder Differences Part I: Diagnosis.” At the end of that … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read more... ...

What’s the Diference Between Bipolar I and II???

Question by marie h: what’s the diference between bipolar I and II??? My husband is bipolar but he doesnt know if he is type I or II. Anyone can explain me more about this bipolar thing? is just so new to me. We’ve been married gor a year now and since we started dating I knew he had a problem but I still cant accept is bipolar disorder because he is fine most of the time… but other times he doesnt seem like himself… Im reading a book called “loving someone with bipolar disorder” so far it has helped me to realize when is my husband and when is the bipolar speaking. is just so overwelming I dont know what to do.. how do I know if he is type I or II. Read more... ...

Does Anyone Much About “Borderline Personallity Disorder”?

Question by scarlet: Does anyone much about “Borderline Personallity Disorder”? What are they like how do you live with them? Best answer: Answer by mustlovedogsTheir emotions go from extreme to extreme, usually, and they are difficult to live with because they can love you one minute and hate you the next. Answer by sugarnipple226What is Borderline Personality Disorder? The symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder can be summarized as instability in mood, thinking, behavior, personal relations, and self-image. Individuals with the disorder may: Read more... ...

Mood Disorder = Bipolar?

Question by zimmii: Mood disorder = bipolar? If you have been diagnosed with a “mood disorder”, is it right to class it specifically under Bipolar Disorder? Are there other mood disorders or could this just be classed under an explanatory sense? I haven’t been diagnosed with a mood disorder, I’m just generally curious (: Thanks everyone for your answers! Best answer: Answer by Beach BoyYes Read more... ...