Do you have questions about bipolar disorder? Every two weeks, I'll answer new questions and post the answers here, in our Ask the Expert Patient section. To start out, I will be going through HealthCentral's backlog of questions and posting every two or three days before I settle into a two-week schedule. If you would like to... Read more
Question Frank writes: As of late it has been difficult to even get out of the house except for a few NA meetings and my VA doctors apointments and VA group once a month I just dont seem to want to go do anything alone ... Answer Hi, Frank. Lack of motivation is one of the issues that psychiatrists notoriously overlook when... Read more
Question Karmas writes: Although I am getting better, I am a bit apprehensive that winter is approaching and I get into my worse depressions in November through January. Last year, in December, I was hospitalized for 8 days. I heard there is a light you can get that helps ease the depression. Does anyone know about it? Any experiences... Read more
Question Rijim writes: I am 70K in credit card debt and I am a gambler. I lost my job and had to start my own business, but it's not paying the bills yet. Is there any help or protection for bipolar people in this situation? I have creditors calling my family and I all day long. Answer Hi, Rijim. Creditors will always want... Read more
Question Ice Queen writes: My doctor has said that the best way to treat my bipolar is with lithium but i am just not 100% sure about it. At first i thought well if it helps me stop doing stupid things then taking a tablet is not really much of big deal. But now that i have started to take the tests to see if i am ok to take the lithium,... Read more
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