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Stephen Schlotterer

posted 07/21/2008, comments (4)

Spiritual Emergency and needing meds

Have you ever wondered if your medication is causing some of your problems? Do they make you feel worse? If so, you'd probably benefit from reading psychiatrist Peter Breggin's book, "Why your Drug May be Your Problem: how and why to stop taking psychiatric medicine." So many of us are diagnosed with bipolar because of a crisis... Read more Chevron

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Becky

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I'm thrilled to share the good news: today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's BipolarConnect and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Have a question!

Hi just a quick question.... My husband has random mood swings several times in a day ranging from happy to mad to sad but he can repeat the cycle several times in a day. Even he can be happy and everythings great and 20 minutes later hes mad at something. I was wondering if that was a sympton of bipolar? Thank you, wife who needs answer

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CharKimber

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (3)

I finally got the right medication!

I saw my psychiatrist this past Tuesday and after him finding out I wacked off the back of my hair, about 5 inches gone, and told him I tried to take too much Xanax he FINALLY agreed with me that I am Bipolar-II. He started me on Lamictal. Wanted to find out if anyone has any stories about using this medication, what your experience is/was. I... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2008, comment (1)

my husband is cycling out of control and still refuses to get help!!

I am helplessly watching my husband go through the later stages of bipolar disorderand he still is refusing treatment. What a nightmare this bipolar disorder is!! My husband, who was a sucessful trial attorney and loving husband and father, developed bipolar disorder about 5 or 6 years ago. He had affairs,... Read more Chevron

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