Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I have been suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and actions for years. My aunty and cousin (different families) have both been diagnosed with bipolar in the last 6 months. We all have very similar symptoms and a friend of mine has told me that this may be whats wrong with me i went to my doc to ask for help but he wouldnt listen at all. He has had me on many different forms of medication anti depress (have tried 7 different sorts none of which seem to help), valium, murelax, tramol, pan forte etc many of which i became highly addicted to i have been of them for over 2 months now but am strugglin. I just want to get better i want to know whats wrong with me. Can anyone please tell me how i know if it is bipolar, how do i get help?
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First of all, stop using the word "addicted." A person who has diabetes & needs to use insulin is Not addicted to insulin. Likewise, people with brain disorders--it's a physical disease--are not addicted to their medications. You can only know it's bipolar via MMPI & other psychiatric exams, which an MD psych' can administer. Takes 3 days to do tests & interview. It is SO worth it! I was dx 12 years ago & my life is so much better, overall, with meds & therapy
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