04-28-2006, 01:30 PM
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Are you to affected by Bipolar Disorder?
Are you or one of your loved ones affected by Bipolar Disorder? What treatements or therapies have you used that are more or less effective? What support groups, websites or books would you recommend?
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05-06-2006, 06:27 PM
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I found that there was great family support and information at www.bpso.org. They have an online support groups, and links to some great resources. |
08-11-2006, 04:38 AM
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I am the one with bi-polar disorder. With the correct medication I feel fantastic. I also see a therapist, psychiatrist for medication and a group therapy session. An excellent book to read is An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison.  |
08-11-2006, 05:57 AM
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I am currently working on a possible Shadow Syndrome of BiPolar Disorder.
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08-11-2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mcmama
I found that there was great family support and information at www.bpso.org. They have an online support groups, and links to some great resources.
Thank you! 
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08-11-2006, 09:23 PM
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Years ago my partner, who was my best friend at the time, was diagnosed with Bipolar but around 3 years ago we found out he was misdiagnosed and he has BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder).
We've since found out that the medications and treatment for BP is the same as BPD. At the moment my partner is med compliant and is doing very well. I'm crossing my fingers that he stays that way too as I have seen him at his worst and it was extremely hairy for a while. Thankfully though this was before we became a couple and we haven't had any problems at all this year.
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08-12-2006, 02:41 PM
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That's so interesting Blossy! Some of the meds I am currently taking are for BiPolar and also sensory integration dysfunction!
The brain is so amazing isn't it?
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08-15-2006, 08:14 AM
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My 14 yr old son was recently diagnosed as Bi-Polar II. This was after being diaganosed ADHD, ODD, General Anxiety Disorder, being kicked out of school too many times to count, arrested, he's currently on probation.
He's currently taking 40 mg Adderall XR & 10 mg Abilify. He was on 40 mg Paxil and we switched ot the Abilify. The dr wants to stay on this course for a little while to see how things go.
He did start school (yesterday), he had been kicked out in Feb for hitting the Principal with a big cardboard tube. By the end of the school year we had him on homebound (2 days/wk for 2 hrs) and attending class for 2 hrs each morning. He's in the Emotional Handicap & Learning Disabled class. (he also has an expressive communication disorder)
What other mood stabilizers are out there for teens? I just want him to be able to enjoy some of his childhood. It seems like he's always been left out or the one in trouble. I have sooooo many questions. I'm still rereading the report we got back from the psychologist and not sure what questions I should even be asking.
Is there a big difference between Bi-Polar I & II?
If anyone has any insight, I would love to hear from you.
Tina
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08-15-2006, 07:28 PM
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Bipolar Disorder Categories
Bipolar disorder is classified according to its symptom severity, its pattern, as bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, and cyclothymic disorder. Some experts believe these are actually separate disorders with different biologic factors accounting for their differences.
Bipolar Disorder Type I. Bipolar disorder type I is characterized by at least one manic episode, with or without major depression. With mania, either euphoria or irritability may mark the phase, and there are significant negative effects (such as sexual recklessness, excessive impulse shopping, sudden traveling) on a patients' social life, work, or both. Untreated mania lasts at least a week or results in hospitalization. Typically, depressive episodes tend to last six to 12 months if untreated. However, untreated manic episodes last three to six months.
Hypomania and Bipolar Disorder Type II. Bipolar disorder type II is characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression. With hypomania the symptoms of mania (euphoria or irritability) appear in milder forms and are of shorter duration. Bipolar II depression is the most commonly expressed form of all bipolar disorders and it is also highly associated with suicide risk.
Cyclothymic Disorder. Cyclothymic disorder is not as severe as either bipolar disorder II or I, but the condition is more chronic. The disorder lasts at least two years, with single episodes persisting for more than two months. Cyclothymic disorder may be a precursor to full-blown bipolar disorder in some people or it may continue as a low-grade chronic condition.
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08-17-2006, 06:24 PM
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I got a definitive DX of BiPolar II today, my Easter basket (med cup) runneth over!
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