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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Bipolar Disorder
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Apr 19, 2000 12:00AM
Cheryl,
Bipolar disorder has been discussed extensively in this forum and I recommend that you search its archives for a complete discussion. In brief, Bipolar disorder is a mood problem characterized by "mood swings" that are abnormally high(hypomanic, manic)and/or depressed. These moodswings lead to significant impairment in functioning(work, school, social etc). Medication such as a mood-stabilizer(lithium, Depakote, Tegretol) are the treatment of choice along with antidepressants at times. An additional source of information on bipolar disorder can be found at www.ndmda.org which is the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA). I hope this was helpful.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Bipolar disorder, manic depression
Bipolar disorder has been discussed extensively in this forum and I recommend that you search its archives for a complete discussion. In brief, Bipolar disorder is a mood problem characterized by "mood swings" that are abnormally high(hypomanic, manic)and/or depressed. These moodswings lead to significant impairment in functioning(work, school, social etc). Medication such as a mood-stabilizer(lithium, Depakote, Tegretol) are the treatment of choice along with antidepressants at times. An additional source of information on bipolar disorder can be found at www.ndmda.org which is the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA). I hope this was helpful.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Bipolar disorder, manic depression
Member Comments (1)
by SHIRLEY BOGAR, Apr 21, 2000 12:00AM
I AM ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDICATIONS IM ON DEPACOTE BUSPAR,KLONOPIN,PROZAC AND REMERON.BUT SOMETIMES I STILL GET DEPRESSED.I HAVE ALSO HAD ECT.THEROPY.SO IJUST WONDER IF ANYTHING HELPS.
