when do I go to get information on bi-polar?
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The word "bipolar" is simply a label used to categorise a list of psychosocial traits that Psychiatry considers to be improper or abnormal in society. Psychiatry defines these traits as a "mental illness", and promotes it as a "disease" that requires "treatment".\n\nIt is not a "disease", despite claims or implications made by certain psychiatric and pharmaceutical organisations. There is NO credible scientific evidence that shows the existence of what constitutes "bipolar" as a biological/neurological disorder, brain abnormality or "chemical imbalance".\n\n"For a disease to exist there must be a tangible, objective physical abnormality that can be determined by a test such as, but not limited to, blood or urine test, X-Ray, brain scan or biopsy. All reputable doctors would agree: No physical abnormality, no disease. In psychiatry, no test or brain scan exists to prove that a 'mental disorder' is a physical disease. Disingenuous comparisons between physical and mental illness and medicine are simply part of psychiatry's orchestrated but fraudulent public relations and marketing campaign." Fred Baughman, MD., Neurologist & Pediatric Neurologist.\n\n"Chemical imbalance…it’s a shorthand term really, it’s probably drug industry derived… We don’t have tests because to do it, you’d probably have to take a chunk of brain out of someone - not a good idea." Dr. Mark Graff, Chair of the Committee of Public Affairs for the American Psychiatric Association. July, 2005.\n\nSymptoms that psychiatry labels as "bipolar" (or it's related disorders), can stem from any number of variable sources. Many people, for example, have overcome "bipolar" through megavitamin therapy and effective nutrition. A growing wealth of evidence supports that underlying nutritional deficiencies can cause even the most severe mental disorders, including symptoms labelled as "schizophrenia" [See source refs]\n\nBottom line? Psychiatry is a belief-system, a "faith", not a science. Despite the huge marketing strategies, the so-called "research" and all the propaganda thrown at the world, there is not one iota of scientific evidence that proves that "schizophrenia" or ANY mental illness, in fact, exists as an actual --medical disease--.\n\nIf you have been told differently then know this: You have been lied to.\n\nFor more information, please visit:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\n\nFor information on non-drug / alternative approaches:\n- http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/default.htm#B\n- http://www.pendulum.org/articles/articles_misc_lisaalt.html\n- http://www.truehope.com/_empowerplus/empowerplus.asp\n- http://www.mentalhealthproject.com/content.asp?id_Content=1575
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Being bi polar don't mean that he's insane. Don't treat him any different as that may trigger his condition. Bi polar simply is mood swings. Overly up or overly down. If he does have this condition then you really need to understand what it is, and how to deal with it if you are serious about this relationship.
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I have Bipolar Disorder and Borederline Personality Disorder. You have to be nice and be very supported to our mental health prolbems. It helps my family to take me to talk to somebody like every other week. Just read up on the disorders. And make sure he takes his meds. I once got off mine meds for 4 or 5 days and it made me sick.
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especially when they refuse to get checked out for diagnosis- when they wont acknowledge that they have a problem.  They will tell you it is you thats got issues, instead of them.\n\nUmm are you married?  Maybe you are just in her face too much!?  Most likely she aint Bi-polar, shes just over you!
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Go to the doctor and see if you need to be treated for bipolar disorder.
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First off, if someone divorced you over a medical disorder, they have much bigger problems than you ever will. \n\nSecond, bi-polar disorder is not great, but hardly a life-ending tragedy.  It can be controlled with medicine and therapy. Take a real interest in your own health.  Start a mood journal so that you and your doctor can get an idea of the cycles of your disorder.\n\nThird, join a support group.  There are many in real life and on the web.  Always keep in mind that you are not alone and not at fault.
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I don't know, but if you need information on a specific condition/disability, go to http://www.webmd.com/
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No, there is no blood test for diagnosis of Bi-Polar Disorder. A good, diagnostic psychiatrist is the only test there is for a correct assessment. Good Luck !
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get help now. ask a psycharist
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Remember that ALL bi-polars are different.  My step-dad and ex-gf are both type one, and they are completely different.  Most bi-polars don't really understand each other, because anyone with a mental disorder has enough problems dealing with themselves.\n\nI would suggest a peer mediation type of program to give each person a partner to call, if they are having a rough time.  Also, start doing lessons on journaling.  That is the best way for loved ones, as well as doctors, to track how bi-polars feel at certain times.
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Yep- you can go to the clinic. I know for a fact that Depakote is having clinical trials so ask to sign up for that. You get the medicine for free but you have to see the doctor more because you're a " Guinea Pig"\nOn a side note: if they can give you anything other than Depakote, take it. I was on that and I hated it. It made me so foggy, plus I gained like 30 pounds. There are other treatments for bi-polar disorder that won't make you all foggy or get fat.
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As someone else has already noted, it depends upon the person. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-Revised) would say that one must have an episode which lasts at least one full week. I believe that it's preferred to be two weeks. The APA site will help you a lot as well as the NIMH which is the site for the National Institute of Mental Health. I, myself, am a sufferer of Bipolar Disorder and it took years to get diagnosed due to the rigid diagnosis requirements. Good luck in your search for information!
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the best place to get that infomation is from organisations that help support disabled people and their carers - try asking your or their doctor about who to contact.
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It is a mental disorder, when the chemicals in your brain are out of whack! \n\nThe person that has been diagnosed with a bi-polar disorder usually has tremendous mood swings.  Very jolly one minute and extremely angry in the next moment.  The individual may have a learning disability.  It can be severe enough to cause harm to others or to oneself. Can be very quick to anger.\n\nThe good news is that it can be treated.  Many very talented and famous people are bi-polar.  Or the individual just learns how to deal with their problem without medication.  It just take awareness of oneself.
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I've done a lot of research about exactly what you're asking because I'm bipolar too. From what I've found out, people are born with bipolar but it often takes a traumatic experience to trigger it. Once bipoar is triggered it's very important to find the right medication because bipolar is with you for life and without treatment will only get worse. There are many different medications that help with the symptoms so it's equally as important to find a doctor you can discuss all your options with. Finding a proper diet helps too as well as staying away from street drugs and alcohol.
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I am a fifty year old man with Bi-Polar disorder. I also worked as a Nurse in Psychiatric Hospitals until my illness got to severe for me to continue.\nI have several relatives who are also Bi-Polar. Symptoms generally first appear, as in your mothers case, in the mid-teens. It is often misdiagnosed, though there have been improvements in recent years. Treatment for bi-polar d/o has improved massively in recent years. \nFirst, don't feel like you need to be responsible for your mothers moods. She can't control them; the medicine doesn't always control them; so don't feel like you have to control her moods.\nRealize that irritability can be a symptom of bi-polar disorder (though by no means one of the primary or diagnostic symptoms). Also, remember no matter how healthy or well-adjusted a mother and a teen-daughter are there is always going to be some friction.\nAs far as helping, love and patience are the best things you can offer and provide benefits no medicine can. \nDoes your mother have a good system for remembering to take her medicine properly? Both personal and clinical experience show me that taking the medications consistently and correctly is the best way for bi-polars to help ourselves.\nWhen she is depressed be encouraging. Help her find something, anything to do and be patient. \nAnyway I hope this has been some help. I will pray for you and your mother. I hope you get many helpful responses.\nYou may want to get in touch with NAMI, if you live in the US they offer lots of support for families of the chronically mentally ill.
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I'm not a mental health provider but I've had bipolar disordar for 15 years. There's help out there. Medicines, therapist. Get to a phone book, now! Look up mental health providers and call!  I hope you get a chance to re-read this answer, I've been thinking about you all night. Last week I felt "weird" and ended up talking to a caseworker at my insurance company for thirty minutes until my husband could get home from work. He stayed home for a week to keep me out of the psychiatric ward.  Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. e-mail me at mybilbrey@yahoo.com if you need to.  I've been on Social Security for 15 years because I get confused and can't work.  I understand! CJB