Bipolar disorder
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Current topics:

• - Let's talk about bipolar disorder
  Hello everyone, How are you doing today? I thought we could use a space to introduce ourselves and talk about our experiences with bipolar disorder. What is your bipolar disorder story? How were y
• - You're not alone with bipolar disorder: Daily check-in
  This really helps reading all the discussions. It's a daily reminder I'm not the only one hurting and dealing with this condition. Wish ther were more posts to talk on. 
• - Bipolar disorder and depression: How to tell the difference?
  Hi,  My brother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the start of the pandemic. Before, we thought he had depression. He has to adjust to his new medications and take them like he's supposed to,

Current topics:

• - Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder?
  Hi, my doctor wants to put me on Olanzapine for my bipolar disorder but I was hoping here from people on here if it's a good choice. I heard that it's not good to mix with alcohol. Are there any other
• - Risperidone for bipolar disorder
  Hi, my doctor just prescribed me Risperidone... Is anyone else on this? Are there any side effects or anything I should know about?
• - Lamictal (Lamotrigine) and Remeron (Mirtazapine): Do you have any experience with these?
  I'm new to using Lamactil and Remeron I wanted to know if anyone else takes these  meds and how it works for you? My meds were changed I was taking 1050 mg of oxcarbezepine and it depleted  sodiums

Current topics:

• - What were the first symptoms you experienced?
  What made you seek out a medical practicioner that resulted in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder? What were the initial syptoms you noticed? How old were you at your diagnosis?

Current topics:

• - Feeling emotionally numb: How do you cope?
  Hello everyone, I’m new here as of 2 hours ago.  I’ve battled with depression and anxiety for the majority of 5 years. It started while I was pregnant and blew up due to a complicated delivery
• - Dealing with depression and spousal abuse
  I am struggling with depression and abuse from my spouse... 
• - Need a friend to talk about mental illness
  Im in a rough spot in my life. Ive been suicidal for sometime now, not happy, lonely, helpless, tired, unmotivated and so on. Im trying to get help, i really am, but its so hard. Im not real sure what