Posted by greywolf on March 28, 2004, at 9:27:54
In reply to Re: Bi-Polar Popularity !, posted by redmaryjane on March 27, 2004, at 23:41:45
Redmaryjane:
I wouldn't say that people are being dx with BP as part of a "trend". Rather, I'm aware of anectdotal evidence that people may be adopting the dx whether they've actually been diagnosed so or not. For instance, an acquaintance has openly explained that she's been feeling depressed lately, and her gp prescribed an antidepressant. She was also told that the doc will see her again in about 6 weeks, and may refer her to a pdoc then. One of the things they may look at is bipolar. Her response? She's telling people she's bipolar. I guarantee she's never even heard of lithium.
I think this is more common than people would like to admit. If they knew what it was really like to be BP, it would be the last thing they'd voluntarily adopt as a dx.
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