Bipolar - People Who Have Been Through Bipolar Disorder

rapunzel

posted 12/03/2007, comments (5)

SIDE EFFECTS OF DEPAKINE AND SEROQUEL

i wonder, if any of you all that have taken depakine 500mg to 1000mg have had the side effect of skin ichiness, but when you take the mood stabilizer seroquel, you dont have this side effect....????As far as weight gain, when someone is new to a drug, i found at the begining of depakine and also seroquel there was some weight gain,,,but you... Read more Chevron

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Miles Keogh

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posted 11/29/2007, comments (4)

Health Insurance once diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

I am having difficulity obtaining health insurance since I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, seems like I am uninsurable with most of the large insurance carriers. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so is their a solution?

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Drew

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posted 11/16/2007, comments (3)

5 days ago

It's been 5 days since I found out I was bipolar. I'm 18 and used to be a very happy guy. I recently fell inlove with a girl and I feel like my disorder is ruining our relationship. I have been given Depakote a pill which I take twice a day. I feel very down at sometimes and I think very intrusive thoughts. I'm sure this is all normal... Read more Chevron

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Liz

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posted 11/11/2007, comments (0)

Bipolar Blog by Liz

Please visit my blog and help share you experiences with other people who are living with bipolar or have been through bipolar

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posted 11/09/2007, comments (5)

New to this site-Bipolar positive

Hi there. This is my first time going to a bipolar website let along registering after being diagosed over a year ago. Like many you've heard, I'm sure, I have felt so alone. My doctor advised me to visit and join. Thank goodness I did. Reading all of the posts has made me feel like i'm part of a family. After reading and researching,... Read more Chevron

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