What a Diagnosis Means
Bipolar Disorder is a serious condition. Therefore, an initial diagnosis can be overwhelming. If diagnosed, it is important to understand bipolar disorder – the symptoms and consequences – and what the recovery steps are.
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Two days ago, as a Question of the Week, I asked:Were you misdiagnosed with depression or something else? How long did it take before you finally received the correct diagnosis?The eight responses I received so far are extremely illuminating, and serve as excellent case studies for what our population has to go through. Let’s go down the…
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John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on How You Can Shape the Next DSM Hey, JJB. I have written a lot on this. Just enter hypomania into the search field in the…
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, commented on Dr. Amen's Six Types of ADHD Thanks for your view on this. I have had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Amen on two…
John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on Personality or Bipolar: Who Is Really… Hey, LadyBehind theMask. I hear you. When I'm out in public, no one would…
John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on Misdiagnosis: Where Does the Fault Lie? Hey, Tabby. Your comments here trump every text and journal article. Psychiatry…
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