Posted by polarbear206 on May 11, 2007, at 8:54:47
In reply to Re: NIMH on Bipolar Spectrum Disorder--YES, posted by Johann on May 10, 2007, at 23:23:45
> Seems to me that the article states the situation well. Some researchers are genuinely attempting to help people.
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> After almost 30 years of ferocious depression and strong anxiety, it wasn't until my psychiatrist and I realized that I had Bipolar Spectrum Disorder that I was prescribed the correct medication, lithium, and the depression ceased. One validation of this, aside from all the AD "poop outs," was my mixed bipolar response to Disiprimine, a TCA, which are known for causing cycling.
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> I believe many people could make better sense of their experience and get more effective help if Bipolar Spectrum Disorder were taken more seriously.--Johann
Yes, I agree we need to take this more seriously so people like you get a proper diagnosis and treatment, not 5,10,20 or 30 years down the road.
Thank you for your valuable input.Polarbear
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