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How To Treat DSPD?

bottom line:i'm 59, male,hetero & bipolar and probably dspd..in my 30's hung with younger people.have never had a job due to disability.am attracted to women 12-15 years younger than me,I'm 59 but look youger -people think i'm early 40's.interests are in no way that of most adults.i've had time 24/7 to play around do & whatever I wish since diagnosed and on disability since 1981.i'm obsessed with 80's music,music videos from that era and early 90's..that's my pass time-also CB radios...needless to say,i have no friends..am completely alone.had one best friend for 20 years.identical interests and beliefs.he's not around anymore./How do I change my life and get friends.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Your query itself carries the answer-- treat your illness with meds. This is the bottom and topline for your all issues.

your interests in young girls, unstable job life, lack of consistent relationship: all these stem from your mood changes --> which itself stems from the illness. Not treating the illness and trying other things would never help you consistently beyond few days.

Drugs like- sodium valporate or lithium or oxcarbazepine are good and established mood stabilizers. You can discuss them with your doctor and start anyone of them. There will be definite improvement in your overall status.

Good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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How To Treat DSPD?

Hello, Your query itself carries the answer-- treat your illness with meds. This is the bottom and topline for your all issues. your interests in young girls, unstable job life, lack of consistent relationship: all these stem from your mood changes -- which itself stems from the illness. Not treating the illness and trying other things would never help you consistently beyond few days. Drugs like- sodium valporate or lithium or oxcarbazepine are good and established mood stabilizers. You can discuss them with your doctor and start anyone of them. There will be definite improvement in your overall status. Good luck. Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Neuropsychiatry