Q: I have a couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely exhibited symptoms of the condition. My husband has one family member who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well. We’d like to start a family, but I’m afraid that our children might be at risk for developing the disease. How concerned should I be?
A: I think the key piece of information here is that neither you nor your husband has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The...
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