Bipolar Disorder is a complicated condition with many symptoms, including mood swings, depression, manic episodes and cognitive impairments such as memory problems and attention deficits. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms then it is time to seek help from a medical professional.
This is the third in our conversation on the overlap between bipolar and ADD (or ADHD). Last week, we asked the question, Is it hypomania or is it ADD? This begs the obvious follow-up: Is it depression or is it ADD? For starters, check out this DSM-IV symptom for depression: Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness…
Jerry Kennard, Health Guide, commented on Dysthymic Disorder No wonder you're confused Tabby, I put the wrong draft up! Originally I wrote about dysthymia and its…
John McManamy, Health Guide, answered Bipolar Questions..No ups...all downs… Hi, Ticadoo. I labored under a similar misperception. Mania gets all the…
Jerry Kennard, Health Guide, answered Hormone imbalance mimic bipolar? It strikes me as curious that you have received such a diagnosis if your symptoms have…
John McManamy, Health Guide, answered Strange sensation with my brain &… Hi, Levelling out. Chris has some very good advice. I will simply venture…