Posted by bipolarspectrum on May 14, 2006, at 22:19:04
In reply to Re: Link, then what is BP2? » UgottaHaveHope, posted by Larry Hoover on May 14, 2006, at 12:10:36
Hi,
I think that the DSM is a joke... just my opinion... but i know its written eons ago and there is know a multitude of 'bipolar' categories beyond I and II... all my shrinks have always mocked the DSM-IV (the current one)... apparently they are writing a new one to be out in the next few years... anywayz, i cant contribute much to this argument... I lean on the side that many of us suffer a bipolar spectrum disorder, where we have bipolar traits without the full blown illness....
bps> > I am looking for a definition in laymen's terms or even an example. Thanks my friend.
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> Here is the medical description, according to the DSM:
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> http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-md05.html
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> There are lists of possible symptoms, and you should consider each one individually. If you have five or more symptoms, and they are affecting your quality of life......
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> Diagnosis is not a critical element of treatment. What I mean is, you should be treating symptoms, not some label. You can treat symptoms without ever settling on a diagnosis.
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> Lar
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