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Bipolar Disorder is also known as "Manic Depressive Disorder". This forum is for questions and support for people with, or for loved ones of people with Bipolar Disorder. The forum covers topics ranging from Aggressive Behavior, Affect on friends and Family, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Appetite Changes, Chronic Pain, Denial, Depression, Difficulty Concentrating, Euphoria, Guilt, Manic Depression, Medications, Mood Swings, Poor Judgment, and Sleep Disorders
Will an internist or GP treat bipolar disorer, prescribe medicine, and monitor a patient under some circumstances?
by brucieboywonder, Jan 11, 2008 07:28PM
I have been taking lithium carbonate since I was 19-years-old. I have been taking it for more than 30 years with great success. I have had some manic moments and mood-swings. But, have not been hospitalized for about 22 years. I am very stable. I am NOT IN THERAPY. I would love it if my internist---doctor of internal medicine would monitor my lithium therapy and prescribe the medicine. Is that commonly done by internists. If mine won't do it, should it be easy for me to find one that will. Psychiatrists are expensive and I am not wanting therapy. Thanks for your comments and advice.
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LIthium has worked so well for me for many, many years. I have a bit of fear that changing meds might disrupt my life---especially since I live alone. There is no one to catch me if I fall into an episode.----------I am not against therapy. I started in therapy when I was 15-years-old. I was bipolar as a teenager and started on Lithium when I was 19. At age 51, I do not want more therapy, nor do I feel I need it. I would not allow an internist to change my meds. If he tried, I would go elsewhere. Hope life is good for you.
Thank you. Bruce