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QuestionHow many practicing professionals do you believe are diagnosed with bipolar disorders (1 & 2)? Just of note: I have begun to deal better with the stigma (I've had this illness for 30 yrs) by calling it a "brain virus" instead of a mental disorder! Answer Hi, Linda. My best guess would be a percentage that... Read more
Question lisac writes: Can someone help me to figure out what kind of job a person can do that does not require continual multitasking? I am a nurse and have been for about 7 years. Last year I was diagnosed with bipolar. I had had anxiety issues for about 10 years prior to this diagnosis. Now it seems that everytime I get a job with in... Read more
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