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[Do you think I will be able to get an appointment for my son, who is 26, with a psychiatrist within a week? He is showing signs of being bi-polar, and I'm not sure how to handle it. He lives in another state and so far... View answer

[I am not sure if I am Bipolar or just psychotic. I seem to have depression episodes every few years through my life but never given a dx other than depression with psychosis ? I am usually been in the hospital each time.... View answer

Is Bi-polar disorder likely to develop even after one is in their 70 s? ... View answer

Hi, I'm 25, weigh 130 lbs., and I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder several years ago. I came off medications recently because I felt that they were not helping and that I was probably misdiagnose ... View answer

[I am diagnosed Bi-polar NOS. I am currently having bad mood swings and won't be able to see my psychiatrist until Thursday. I am on 450 mg of Lithium ER and was wondering if it's okay if I cut one in half and take it to... View answer

the withdrawal symptoms. I was wondering how long it will take to feel normal again (no more withdrawal symptoms, or symptoms or re-starting my medication)? ... View answer

[I gave birth 21 years ago. About two days after I was home alone and felt dizzy and faint. I knew something was not right. I went to doctor and had a MRI but nothing show on it. I have short term memory problems, black... View answer

Hello . We believe that my dad has a medical condition Bipolar. We not sure 100% though. However he has the following symptoms. These are from my research on the internet Mood Changes •     A long ... View answer

I suffer from Bi-Polar Disorder and Bi-Polar Depression. I m 39 weeks pregnant due to deliver any ... child, what can I do to control my Bi-Polar symptoms while not on medication? ... View answer

HI! I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND BI-POLAR DISORDER AND AM REVIEWING THE MEDS I AM TAKING FOR IT WHICH ARE TOPAMAX 75MG/DAY, CIPROLEX 20MG/DAY & LAMOTRIGINE 50MG/DAY ... View answer