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What About ECT for Bipolar?

by Jack on Bipolar
Thursday, April 17 2008

My psychiatrist keeps raising two questions - 'have you ever taken Lithium' and 'have we talked about ECT?'. So, I have tried to do some research on ECT and Bipolar. Not much to read and nothing to tell me more than it probably wouldn't hurt. I suppose the reason for the line of questioning is because of the distinct... Read more Chevron

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I could use some advice

by Jack on Bipolar
Tuesday, April 01 2008

August '07 found me having a 'pseudo' seizure followed by self hospitalization for my bipolar. I lost my job and haven't worked since. Even now it's difficult to maintain concentration, talk without appearing challenged, and I often have a staggering, shuffling gait. None of these things I had prior to the seizure. If you... Read more Chevron

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