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Drew1k

posted 12/16/2008, comments (15)

Doctor told me I am on my last medication...

I just got back from my doctor after another collaspe in my medication. This time it was Wellbutrin (which I have been on twice before) and Depakote. I was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder while in a mental ward after a suicide attempt. I was being treated with antidepressants for depression for a couple years and they believed it caused a manic... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)

Part of my sister's story

My sister has bipolar, an eating disorder, substance abuse problems, and self-mutilations problems. This is shortened version of what has gone on this fall in regards to her. http://biodun-iginla.blogspot.com/2008/11/sarah-condons-story-biodun-iginla-bbc.html

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Dr Tony Beal

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posted 12/07/2008, comment (1)

Frederick Goodwin - Why the NY Times is VERY RIGHT

Dear Health Central Thanks for your work to undercut the domain of Psychiatry over us mere mortals. YOU might like to consider adding to a campaign to 'rebadge' so-called "Mental Illness" as "Behavioural Illness". Psychologists treat people with behavioural issues with cure in... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/06/2008, comments (11)

Are medication choices solely for the pdocs?

I recently quit my lithium because the weight gain causes even more depression the the BP. Since then I have had severe paranoia that can be unbearable with very little sleep. I called my pdoc for help and he is never available only his nurse. She spoke so crass and just told me that my doctor will not help me anymore until I have... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/30/2008, comments (15)

New relationship with a bipolar man

He told me right away that he has been diagnosed bipolar and on meds for ten years now. We are both in our late forties. He also told me that it's not easy to be in a relationship with a bipolar person and he shared some information on the illness so that I could understand what I might be getting into. His most pressing issues... Read more Chevron

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