Posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2003, at 16:18:41
In reply to Bipolar or PMDD?, posted by Casey P. Thompson on December 23, 2003, at 18:32:12
> So a few years back... I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Sometimes I agree with the idea of it.... other moments, I dont. My mother argues its PMDD. I looked at both signs and symptoms, and well.... their both me.
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> So my doctor gave me a prescription of Lamictal. Which is supposedly used for both severe PMDD and Bipolar Disorder.
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> So far the medicine isnt doing much, though I just started last week.
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> So how can you REALLY tell? I have tried to keep up with a calendar-- but I cant even keep up with my meds, let alone a report of my various mood swings.
> Its a big deal being diagnosed Bipolar-- it can ruin my life when it comes to getting jobs--- and getting caught with the meds by people...
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> everyone assumes your automatically suicidal and or schizo when diagnosed with such a disease.
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> Im def. irrational- passionate- extreme- and hot headed. I cant work- cant go to school- cant be normal for a DAY...
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> Who am I... what am I?
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> Im 22 - and feel Ive got a long miserable life ahead of me....
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