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Question by S`A`N`D: Why does is seem like they’re abusing “Bipolar Disorder”?
Has anyone noticed lately that everyone who does something wrong seems to be Bipolar now? You see, I am bipolar, and I take offense to the abuse of my disease. I find it offensive that so many people seem to be “using” it to get away with something or be excused for the wrong they did. Like the teachers who slept with their teenage students! Or people who go shoot up other people! I for one have never even hit someone, let alone become extremely violent. And I have never even CONSIDERED sleeping with a child! I think those are cases of going and doing whatever you want to, not a case of bipolar.

I’ve been diagnosed for 10 years now, and the last I checked, Bipolar Disorder was a rather rare condition. And now it seems like the “new thing to be”. How can 1-2% of the population all of a sudden go up to 50% seemingly, so fast? Hmmm.

If these people only knew what it was really like to suffer the uncontrollable roller coaster, they would not dare.
kittysml: yeah, especially when manic is not the down, but the up.
there has not been that much new information on it.
yes hon, i know we’re labeled mentally disabled. but that doesn’t bother me, because honestly, sometimes i am. but i agree, i don’t think britney spears is bipolar. she’s just an immature little girl who’s made stupid decisions.
cydney: that’s exactly how i feel too.

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Answer by First Lady
Because they can’t do a test to prove that you have it. I have depression and when I was diagnosed, all they did was ask me questions. I could have been faking for all they knew (I wasn’t). Mental illnesses have always been stigmified and they are now used as excuses for bad behavior. Bipolar can be controlled by medication, but if someone doesn’t take the medication then there is no excuse. Those people cannot use the illness.

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An update of how things are going at the one week mark of stopping my anti-depressant medication. Some somewhat siginificant alterations in mood/health.
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Question by : So whats some alternitive medicine for my so called “major depression” and “bipolar”?
I’m starting to believe its all a crock to push pills down my throat. I want a healthier way to feel better.

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Answer by The First Dragon
It depends seriously on how serious your bipolar is. Indeed, it depends also on whether the diagnosis is correct. A correct diagnosis is very important, and “bipolar” has become somewhat of a wastebasket diagnosis; i.e., if they don’t know what it is, call it bipolar.
However, if you suffer from major depression and from manic or hypomanic episodes, bipolar affective disorder may be the correct diagnosis.
Even with the correct diagnosis, everybody is different. If your depression or mania are making it hard to function, I wouldn’t say no to medication.
However, there are some natural approaches that can prove extremely helpful. I know one diagnosed “bipolar” man who has learned to manage his illness with exercise and nutrition; especially exercise. I don’t know the details. But he is very successful in his career.
Depression itself often responds to exercise as well or better than to medication, depending on the individual of course. The trouble is that when you are depressed, you tend to lack the motivation to exercise; so you have to discipline yourself. Depression is also helped by exposure to bright light such as sunlight; that is why it gets worse in winter when the days are shorter. I have a “bright light unit” that gives a big dose of bright light in just a few minutes, and stimulates my metabolism significantly. [I have depression, but not Bipolar.] It is also helpful to take 3 high-potency Vitamin B tablets daily, plus 1000 units of Vitamin D. These are known to help brain functioning.
Frankly it is a hard decision, sometimes, as to whether and how much medication to take; as for myself, I prefer to keep it to the minimum I can get by with. This isn’t always wise, though, if you have a severe disorder that may take you unawares.
If you can find a good homeopath, that may be a good option too.
Good luck with it.

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Question by jarngar: What is the MOST successful, reliable, and proven medication for treating “BiPolar Disorder”?

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Answer by michele
Lithium.

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Question by Lily56: Can “clinical depression” turn into “bipolar disorder”?
I was diagnosed with clinical depression years ago, have been on medication for years, and lately have been noticing odd mood swings. They tend to be on different days, so maybe different days are better than others and they’re not actually swings. Yesterday, I called out of work because I was crying and couldn’t bear putting on a happy face for the public. Today I went in and it didn’t completely suck. It’s still not what I want to do with my life, but it felt like a normal day. So, can diagnoses change?

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Answer by Adam
I don’t know if that sounds like bipolar. It sounds like a bad day followed by an ok day.

I think that people are misdiagnosed rather than having their illness turn into something else.

Try doing some research. Do it with an open mind, don’t try to put yourself into a box.
http://www.bipolar.com.au/ this site has a quiz and other information.
http://www.bipolar.com.au/questionnaire.cfm this is the quiz on the site for people who believe they’ve been misdiagnosed.

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Question by Account no longer in use: Why do all psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists avoid giving your mental illness “titles”?
I know it’s not the most important aspect of treatment, but I’d very much like to know; so I can be more aware of my negative actions, learn more about them, and ultimately change them.

What is there to change?, when you’re lead to believe that you simply are the way you are, and you’re stuck with it. Stuck being miserable your entire life. That’s a reason to give up for me.

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Answer by introspect
interesting question. i think they avoid giving it a title because sometimes, it may not be a real mental illness..it may just be a temporary period of unhappiness or depression that doesnt really require medication, just talking. thats one possible reason.
in some cases, you dont want to be quick to put a label on something..it can be damaging to the person you’re trying to treat (in that they think there’s nothing they can do, their stuck, so they stop trying to help themselves, etc)

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Question by LilM777: Need advice/help on appealing denial of STD and LTD coverage due to misdiagnosis of depression?
Last May 2010, I struggled with my mom being disapproved of my recent engagement. I seeked help from a therapist who suggested I try antidepressants to help with my situation. I went to my doctor who gave me the Zung test to determine if I had depression. The results came out in normal range. When I applied for STD and LTD coverage through my work in October 2010, I was denied coverage due to a history of depression. I had selected yes on a question that I misunderstood on my Statement of Health and input information that I had taken anti-depressants. I had only taken the anti-depressants for 2 months as a trial to see if it would help, but it did nothing for me so I discontinued taking them. When I was denied this first time, I went back to my physician to write a note that I was no longer taking the medication and I currently do not show signs of depression. When I receive a decline in coverage again this year, I called the insurance company and based on the wording “currently” does not provide enough validation of not being depressed. They had provided me no further info. I went back to my physician this year to get a new note clarifying my “depression”. The note states: Patient was seen. Scored a ## on a Zung scale being less than 50 being within normal range, no psychopathology, no depression. She has no known history of depression. So, based on my situation with getting coverage and writing my appeal letter. I am not sure how much to include and how much to keep brief. So far what I have in mind are: requesting review of decision, stating it was a situational event with family that caused me to consult with my physician and providing doctors note stating no clinical diagnosis of depression, misunderstanding of question in SOH regarding depression question. Should I explain what the family situtaion is in the letter? What I have now in mind be enough of a strong case? Please help me if I should go in detail or if I have a valid claim against the denial.

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Answer by Casey Y
Explain everything, don’t just get the notes from your doctor. As an agent, I would have resolved this years ago for you. I have clients who might do on anti-depressants during a rough patch and they are still insurable a few years later.

There might be something else in the notes your doctor isn’t telling you but did report to the MIB (look it up).

Or, since this is a group policy, they aren’t willing to take those extra steps I would to facilitate.

You definitely have a valid appeal, just explain everything in detail.

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Question by dazzzzy: I think I’ve had an anxiety/depression misdiagnosis?
So I originally went into the doctor to seek help because I thought I may have ADD/ADHD.
I scored very high on the ADD test and the doctor then gave me a depression test which I scored extremely low on(Meaning I did not show signs of depression). He then proceeded in telling me that he thought I was depressed andhad anxiety and wanted to try me on Zoloft.

I am almost positive that I am ADD, I have an extremely hard time consentrating, I have to study/sleep with ear plugs or else I am unable to do either, I am so impulsive in everything that I do to the point that I am having major problems with it, It takes me an hour to read three pages in my textbooks, I cannot concentrate on tests, I am always tired, my mind races constantly, and the list goes on.

So I started the Zoloft and the first four days I was vomitting every three hours, I felt like I couldnt breath, I started having anxiety attacks, and I felt like I was on the outside watching someone elses life go by. I never want to expirence this again. And I am pretty sure a medicatin that is supposed to help your “anxiety” will not give you anxiety that never exsisted before.

I am currently off the medication and going back into my doctor. I feel as though I have been severely misdiagnosed.
Any suggestions? What should I tell him?
HELP!

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Answer by Iris
tell him what it’s doing to you and stop taking the meds. go back to him and tell him you are pretty sure it’s something else that is causing you not to concentrate. if he doesn’t listen, I would find another doc.

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