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Firstly, I'm sorry that your son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Secondly, your doctor should have given you information, and pamphlets with needed information about Bipolar disorder, if not you should ask him for them.
What else can I help you with?
Is it possible to get residential treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
Yes you can in fact go to a treatment center for a bipolar disorder. You will have to see what is available in your area.
If you have go bipolar do you have to go to school?
Yes, bipolar disorder is a treatable illness that can be controlled quite well with medication and therapy.
What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?
Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar disorder.
How does being bipolar affect an alcoholic?
With the exception of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder is the mental illness most commonly associated with alcoholism. Over 40% of individuals with Bipolar 1 have a history of alcohol abuse.Basically, Bipolar Disorder and alcoholism tend to go hand in hand. Being Bipolar can cause increased mood swings in alcoholics.
What is a bipolar personality?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder where u have severe highs and lows in your moods.You can go from feeling really happy and euphoric to feeling really depressed or angry to the point where you have rages.
What axis is Bipolar disorder on?
Axis II, with mental retardation and learning disabilities. Axis II disorders go on throughout the person's whole life.
Does bipolar disorder justify infidelity?
It doesn't justify it; if you are in a relationship founded on monogamy nothing justifies it. However it may go some way towards explaining it; people in the manic phase of bipolar disorder may experience more in the way of sex drive than normal. However, you should treat the issue as you would anyone, with or without bipolar. People with the disorder can still make choices.
What are the symptoms of manic depression and how can I look online for information?
Manic depression is a bipolar disorder. Some systems are; poor judgment, poor temper control, easily distracted and little need for sleep. Go to, http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/bipolar-disorder/overview.html, for more info.
Where can you go for help if you have bipolar disorder?
Check your local phone book for a mental health clinic.
Disorders similar to bipolar disorder?
borderline personality disorder Not by a longshot.....Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that involves the thought processes of the individual who has it. There is no chemical component and, although meds can control some symptoms, they cannot manage all as is the case with bipolar disorder. Borderline personality disorder is difficult to cope with because it can mimic any and all psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder...but also schizophrenia, sociopathic, psychopathic, depressed, etc. Typically, there are lies and manipulation involved. There is more self-mutilation (basically, self-mutilators are diagnosed with this) and other self- destructive behaviors. YES, they can have mood swings, but much faster and more often that ohse with bipolar disorder. I don't know who answered this, but they are WRONG. Want examples? Go look up famous people with each disorder. You'll see....good luck!
Where can you go for help if you think your adult son has bipolar disorder?
He needs to be evaluated by a doctor, who can refer him to a psychiatrist, if necessary. There are many medications that are very effective in controlling this common medical condition. There are also ways to determine what triggers a bipolar episode, such as lack of sleep, stress, etc. If the triggers can be avoided, then the bipolar disorder is much more easily controlled, in addition to taking the medication that is prescribed.
Where is online information available on bipolar disorder?
Bi polar disorder can be a serious disease that can cause some intense issues later in life. To find out more about this disease and their various symptoms you can go to the website www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html.
