Posted by Beckett on May 16, 2014, at 12:47:27
In reply to bipolar nos, posted by joe f on May 15, 2014, at 18:56:52
Hi Joe,
It can be debilitating, and therefore serious, depending on how the illness expresses itself. For example, the disorder can present as constant small fluctuations that create mood instability that does not necessarily look like dramatic peaks and troughs. This constant variation can be very disruptive.
BPNOS can coexist with dysthymia. Also it could respond negatively to inappropriate treatment such as antidepressant use without a mood stablizer.
I was reading Jim Phelp's site last night. Here is a page on the bipolar spectrum:
http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/02_diagnosis.html
( not too good with links; hope it works)
Not everyone is a fan of Phelps, but I like him. Good luck :-)
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