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Q: bipolar disorders?
i need to speak to two kinds of ppl, i need someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder, and a therapist who treats this. i need to interview them, so if anyone happens to have this disorder, or is a therapist, plz help this is serious. even knowing where i can find these ppl online, a website, where i can talk to a therapist, & or talk to a person who has this would be great, thnx u guys. u can email me too… =)

A: My sixteen year old daughter is bipolar. Feel free to e-mail me.

Q: What type of doctors deal with Bipolar Disorders Schizophrenia & diagnosis/treating those & similar disorders?
I want to be some type of doctor and I love dealing with things like Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, psychological problems of the mind, and how the brain works and leads up to these disorders. I know there are neurosurgeons but I might want to go more in depth and actually deal with Disorders and not EVERY aspect of the brain. I may also be interested in surgeries on the brain that have to do with these disorders etc. Please list types of doctors and careers that work in these or similar fields :)

A: Psychiatrists deal with the sorts of disorders you mentioned and may use prescribed drugs, and possibly methods such as electro-convulsive therapy for severe depression (for example). Most of their time is spent talking to patients for diagnostic purposes and assessing the effects of hospital and/or community psychiatric programmes and of any prescribed drugs. They work with many other mental health professionals and may work with neurosurgeons on some specific treatments including psychosurgery.

You may want to consider also the possibility of becoming a clinical psychologist; they also work with people with mental health problems but do not prescribe drugs. For this you will need a degree in psychology and a post-graduate degree in clinical psychology as well as chartered status with BPS. They will use various ‘talking therapies’ e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy or other appropriate therapeutic approaches. Clinical psychologists work closely with psychiatrists and other mental health personnel such as psychiatric nurses in hospitals community-based work.

Q: What are some disorders or diseases that have similar symptoms to bipolar disorder? (in teens)?
Like, what are some disorders that you could have if you have extreme mood swings extremely often and for no apparent reason and you sleep a lot more or a lot less than usual etc. besides being bipolar.

A: Lots of them.

ADHD
ADD
OCD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PMS
Normal teen hormones
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Boarder Line Personality Disorder
Thyroid Problems
Insuline Resistance
Diabetes
Depression
Substance Abuse
Pain killer side effects from a physical injury
boredom

That is all I got of the top of my head, hope that helps.

(NOTE-NO ANSWER HERE SHOULD REPLACE THE QUALIFIED DIAGNOSIS OF A RUPUTABLE DOCTOR)

Q: Is there any natural remedies to fight bipolar disorders or panick atacks?
anibody knows about a natural remedies or techniches to fight a panick atack or bipolar disorders?

A: Kava Kava is a root that I have taken, in capsule form, to help with panic attacks or anxious stress in general. It’s famous for it’s ability to calm your nerves and promote a feeling of calmness and well-being. You have to make sure to take a dosage that’s appropriate for you (I recommend asking someone who works in the supplements section of a good natural/health food store). http://www.raysahelian.com/kava.html

Valerian root is also available in capsules, and works as a mild sedative and sleep aid. I also found this to be effective, particularly when anxiety was causing insomnia. This stuff is very stinky! I recommend keeping it in a Ziploc bag :) Check this out for more info: http://www.1001herbs.com/valerian/

Both Kava and Valerian should be used with caution if you are planning on driving. You should try taking them at a time when you do not have to drive (or watch little kids, or other important stuff like that), so you can see how much of an effect they have on you.

Bach’s flower essence remedies makes a product called “Bach’s Rescue Remedy”. I found that this stuff is awesome for bringing me down from an anxiety/panic state, but doesn’t create the somewhat altered-state that Kava and Valerian can cause.
http://www.bachflower.com/rescue_remedy.htm

Good luck in your quest! I had to go through a lot of horrible experiences with prescription drugs before I discovered some more natural things that worked for me (in addition to my Rx meds). These are the ones that worked for me, and have worked for other people I have recommended them to.

Q: Is there a link between Eating Disorders and Bipolar Disorder?
Besides the obvious, impulsive behavior and low self esteem (as my boyfriend just pointed out to me), are there any other common links between anorexia or Bulimia and Bipolar Disorder?
really, just doing some research for my page and wanted to know opinions as well as facts

A: yea i gained 15 pounds in 3 months

Q: Is it possible to be committed for bipolar disorder or personality disorders?
I’m wondering what the good people in the medical profession would do with a young woman (18 so legally an adult) who has significant difficulty getting by in the world due to manic depression or any number of personality disorders. Is the protocol to store such people away or pump them full of psychiatric drugs? I find it most likely that they’re totally ignored. Opinions, thoughts, insights?

A: It depends completely on the person. If they seek help they will receive help, if their families try to get them help they may get help. Taking medication (not as bad as you make it sound) is up to them, no one can force them. They may not get help because neither they or their family even realizes it’s a problem. Society likes to ignore the fact that mental illness exists but on an individual basis everyone’s situation is different.

As for being committed……. they can only be committed against their will if they are a threat to themselves (suicidal) or others (violent). The mentally ill have rights too. Prior to laws giving mentally ill people rights they were locked up in institutions and ignored.

The good medical profession can not go door to door trying to pick oout and help those with mental health issues……. those needing help need to seek it.

Q: What impact does Depression, bipolar disorders and mental illness have on crime and criminal behavior?
This is a question that I have in reference to my criminology class. I am stuck on this one.

A: I personally believe that the individual mentally ill person’s internal compass still functions except when they totally lose touch with reality.

Even though we have a mental illness does not mean we no longer know what is right from wrong. It does not mean that we have lost the ability to understand what impact our actions could have on others…

The problem with a mental illness that is not being actively controlled/managed is that the person CAN have a much lower impulse control. I think that is where the problems happen and create situations where spontaneous criminal activity occur.

But our mental illness is not an excuse for our behavior unless we have totally lost sight of reality and right and wrong.

We are still responsible for our actions.

I think for the most part, mental illness sufferers are way to occupied dealing with their own personal form of hell than to embark on life of crime. We might have “bad” days and as a result draw the attention of law enforcement but I’d say there are more normies that process through jail on any given day…

Q: Is there any study exploring the link between disorders like epi and bipolar, and having a higher IQ?
Is there any scientific research or proof that disorders like bipolar and mental illnesses are connected to people with higher (or lower) IQ?

A: http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/144/10/1288

http://www.schizophrenia.com/sznews/archives/003304.html

Just 2 random studies

Q: What do you do when you have both anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder?
Do you go on two types of medications at the same time, is therapy effective, etc.?

A: Sometimes the mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder can also “treat” anxiety as a side effect. That is, if the anxiety stems from the bipolar disorder (which it sometimes does), then treating the mood disorder will also treat the anxiety because the anxiety isn’t a separate problem of its own, but rather a byproduct of the bipolar disorder.

However, I’ve seen a lot of your posts in the past. You have said that you suffer primarily from anxiety, and that you didn’t even consider bipolar disorder as being a possibility until your psychiatrist brought up cyclothymia. Have you gotten a second opinion on that? Has another mental health professional corroborated the diagnosis of cyclothymia? If you are unsure about your diagnosis (which you have certainly seemed to be in the past) you should seek a second opinion, just to make sure you’re being treated for the right thing. Since you never noticed your mood as being a problem in the past, a diagnosis of a mood disorder seems a little odd to me.

There is a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is extremely effective in treating anxiety disorders of all kinds. It addresses your thoughts and the resulting anxious behaviors, and by changing (or “restructuring”) your thoughts, allows you to change your behaviors and beat your anxiety. Even if your anxiety does stem from bipolar, which is questionable at this point, it will help you manage your symptoms in a much better way with or without medication.

Good luck.

Q: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder or other personality disorders?

A: Symptoms of bipolar disorder involve intense mood swings between:
Abnormally high periods (eccstatic, joyous, reckless, hyper) where you begin to talk really fast, sleep less, and do reckless things (drive too fast, spend money you don’t have, etc.)

Abnormally low periods (depressed, lethargic, intense sadness or anxiety) where you slow down, sleep more, eat more/less than normal, or practice some form of self harm.

Your mood can change within minutes, hours days or even weeks.

If you have any of the symptoms of bipolar disorder it is extremely important to go to your doctor right away, as you will need to be put on some form of medication. People with bipolar disorder are at a high risk of suicide.

Q: What happens if I have both bipolar and anxiety disorders?
I definitely have anxiety disorders, and possibly some bipolar spectrum illness. If I have both, does that really mean I have two separate types of illnesses, or all they all really connected? Will I have to take a bunch of medications? I don’t know what to do anymore…and I’m not sure if I have bipolar or not.

A: Bipolar and anxiety disorder often go hand in hand. Even though they are usually both present in one person, they are still separate disorders. They just tend to come together. You will need a diagnosis by a professional to tell what exactly you have. I have both bipolar and anxiety disorders, and I take a few different medications. Your psychiatrist will know how to help you, so I strongly suggest getting one. Bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders both have a very wide treatment spectrum, there are hundreds of medications and some combination will be right for you. Good luck!

Q: Write a 700 to 1,050 word paper outlining the differences between unipolar and bipolar disorders.?
I don’t need this written for me I was wondering what the underlining causes of the two disorders are?
If you want best answer please tell me in depth.

A: Unipolar disorder is when you only go one way in your emotional state, and to a degree that it becomes dysfunctional. It usually refers to depression. In Bipolar Disorder you go frmo one extreme to another, sometimes you are depressed, other times you are elated, fast and proud of yourself.

Q: Does the environment cause mental disorders, bipolar disorder or mania just to name a few?
I read that the word loony came from back then when the only source of light was the moon. Light sources at night apparently might have cause bipolar disorder in people. I wonder did it have the same effect on me.
My old parents have set up night-lights in every room since i could remember, and its sometime even bright enough to read at the lightsource. I dont know why exactly but it drives me insane. Its like i want to jump up and run into a wall, and hit myself with something hard. I move around so much in my bed, i can wake people up.
But then, it doesnt have the same effect on my parents…I hvae to sleep in total darkness but since light polution makes the sky light up a bright crimson or pink, i have lots of trouble falling asleep. I usually need to wake up early too. It seems my circadian rhythms are messed up, but my parents fear that if diaster happens at night, they cant get out if its dark. They sleep save, i go to bed insane…
Whats your assessment?

A: It does sound as though your circadian rhythms
are messed up.
Find a way you can sleep in total darkness—–
better blinds, mask, etc.
Make this aspect of your health a priority.
Go to bed at the same time EVERY NITE—–
even weekends. And get up at the same time
EVERY morning, even weekends. Make sure
you’re getting at least 8 hrs. of sleep a nite.
It will take about 3-4 weeks of this to get back
in sync.
I wish you the best.
E-mail me to let me know how you’re doing.

Q: Do people diagnosed with Bipolar disorders suffer from apathy?
I’m just wondering. I’m trying to do a little research for myself.

Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.

A: It’s not unusual to feel extremely apathetic when going through a depressive episode. Since part of bipolar disorder is the depressed mood swings, it would be expected that they may feel a sense of apathy while depressed. In general though, people with bipolar disorder aren’t any more likely to be apathetic (when not depressed) than anyone else.

Q: What are signs of bipolar? Are there any signs of bipolar disorders?
I seriously think I might be. I go from depressed to happy to mad to sad to loving to depressed again.

The other day my bf and I (we live together) got into a little scrammble. He didn’t do anything. I worked and then I had to go back at 5 to work till 10. I came home him and his bro where sitting on the couch watching tv. My house was a wreck! The trash was over flowing, the kitchen had beer bottles all over it. I cleaned up a little and put some dishes in the dishwasher. My bf was eating. He had came to my work to see what time I got off. Stopped and got him something but didn’t get me anything, it was like 20 minutes earlier he has came to my work. I got upset. He didn’t think about me enough to try to clean up a little. We started argueing and I slung my purse phone, and keys at the wall. Then I got all sad. This isn’t the first time this has happened. He said I needed to see a psychologist I think I do too.

A: I have Bi-Polar and it’s a hard thing to live with, BUT you can. I agree with your boy-friend about seeing a Doctor. They can put you on the right cocktail of meds. that can and will help you, but first you need to know is it Bi-Polar or just all the stories you have heard or another Mental Health issue. Pick-up the book that Patty Duke wrote, it opened my eyes. Good luck to you!

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