Learn about my mental illness (Bipolar Disorder)

[netsavy006]

Want to learn about Bipolar Disorder? Ask me, and I'll be sure to reveal what I know. If I don't know something I will direct you to an appropriate source that can help you, but I'll always be sure to give you the knowledge that I have.

So ask away and you'll be surpised what you might learn about this diagnosis...

Andy...

 

[Nebulous]

I know all about it. Several people in my family have it. My mom had it and my brother has it. For some reason it passed over me.

 

[netsavy006]

It can do that. It's not unheard of. Sometimes it can skip a generation and then the grandkids get it.

 

[Justin]

I learned this in health class in high school..

 

[netsavy006]

That's cool. Glad you did, because I never did learn about mental disorders in health class when I was in high school.

 

[MissTake]

I've sometimes wondered if my daughter suffers from it, she's either very hyper and in a silly mood or very moody and snappy, it's rare to see her acting just average. She is a very deep thinker and can hold on to bad memories for ever. Sometimes she will have panic attacks when she is having a dark day. She won't go to her GP to discuss it either?

 

[netsavy006]

The best people to diagnose bipolar disorder are a psychiatrist or NPP (nurse practitioner - psychiactric)

You should be able to get a referal from your GP.