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Posted by linkadge on December 25, 2014, at 18:44:23
I think that, most likely, I have bipolar disorder. I feel that I haven't really been honest with my doctor.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on December 25, 2014, at 20:22:13
In reply to I probably have bipolar..., posted by linkadge on December 25, 2014, at 18:44:23
What has changed so you feel this is your diagnosis? Phillipa
Posted by SLS on December 26, 2014, at 9:15:50
In reply to I probably have bipolar..., posted by linkadge on December 25, 2014, at 18:44:23
> I think that, most likely, I have bipolar disorder. I feel that I haven't really been honest with my doctor.
>
> LinkadgeDon't ignore the possibility that bipolar disorder is comorbid with ADD and anxiety disorders. Such combinations can be difficult to parse and often fool diagnosticians. You might have to treat multiple conditions with multiple drugs. It might also be necessary to combine an antidepressant along with an anti-manic or mood-stabilizer for chronic (as opposed to episodic) bipolar depression.
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on December 26, 2014, at 18:55:33
In reply to Re: I probably have bipolar..., posted by SLS on December 26, 2014, at 9:15:50
I'm not sure about how to bring this up with the doctor. I am taking alternatives which do something to stabilize my mood....
I don't want to stop taking them just to try and unleash diagnostic symptoms. At the same time, I feel that the self medication is not quite cutting it.
Linkadge
Posted by Christ_empowered on December 26, 2014, at 21:23:43
In reply to Re: I probably have bipolar..., posted by linkadge on December 26, 2014, at 18:55:33
I don't know what your additional symptoms are, but its always a good idea to bring something this potentially helpful up with your treatment provider(s). For some people, a mood stabilizer of some persuasion can make an amazing difference. I take 2 myself, trileptal and lamictal, and they make my life much, much better.
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