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Symptoms Of Bipolar 2, Desperate, Recurring Negative Thoughts, Suicidal. No Help From Doctors. Treatment?
My ex and I believe he has bipolar 2 we have done a lot of research into it and he matches all of the symptoms the only thing is when he goes to the GP they dismiss it without asking him any questions or tests and just give him a leaflet. He nearly broke down in the room as he feels like he is screaming in a room but nobody can hear him, he's getting disparate to know what's up with him as it's affected our relationship as we have a son and I'm 7 months pregnant and he feels like he just can't be with me because of recurring thoughts that he can't get rid of. Hes suicidal over the last 2 weeks and has all the other symptoms as well. He just wants to know if he's bipolar 2 and how he can get the proper help he needs?
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Both of you are right to be concerned. Mental health is as important as physical health and mental illnesses should be treated as seriously as any other medical condition.
If he wishes for a mental assessment and is not presently receiving one from his current practitioner then he can consider visiting another GP or asking his present doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist for evaluation.
There are criteria that are used to diagnose different mental illnesses and if he fits into the criteria then appropriate treatment can be initiated by his new doctor.
I hope this helps
Both of you are right to be concerned. Mental health is as important as physical health and mental illnesses should be treated as seriously as any other medical condition.
If he wishes for a mental assessment and is not presently receiving one from his current practitioner then he can consider visiting another GP or asking his present doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist for evaluation.
There are criteria that are used to diagnose different mental illnesses and if he fits into the criteria then appropriate treatment can be initiated by his new doctor.
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