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Q: Coping with bipolar disorder and its treatment

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 23rd, 2009

I am a 27 year old female. I have been dealing with the following symptoms for over 3 years.
Depression
Acne (longer than 3 years)
Difficulty falling asleep
Forgetfulness
Mental fogginess
Anxiety, irritability and nervousness
Mood changes
Crying
Anger
Frustration
Daylong fatigue (longer than 3 years)
Reduced stamina
Decreased sense sexuality or sensuality (longer than 3 years)
Lessened self-image and attention to appearance
Dry eyes, skin and vagina
Loss of skin radiance (longer than 3 years)
Pain with sexual activity
Increased joint pain
Headaches and migraines (especially in the morning and late afternoon) (longer than 3 years)
Water retention
Feeling uptight and irritated
Nausea
Flabbiness and muscular weakness
Lack of energy
Loss of coordination and balance
Indecisiveness
Decreased sex drive ( very much)
Poor body image
Loss of sense of security
Stress
Yeast Infections
Intolerance to noises
Constant fatigue
Poor mood
Decreased immunity
Memory l

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on April 30th, 2009

Bipolar disorder and its treatment

According to the symptoms you reported, it is possible that you might be experiencing bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a person with mood swings including both anxiety and depression.

These two opposite conditions might alternate or one of them might be dominant.
You might want to visit a psychiatrist since this disorder is divided into several subtypes and each of them is treated slightly differently than the others. The psychiatrist might need a little longer period for observation until the subtypes are clearly determined. So, the best advice that can be given is to cooperate with the doctor and try to be patient for the medications to achieve their goal.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on April 30th, 2009

Bipolar Disorder Answer A6434

lovestocum

replied on May 31st, 2009

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Them doctors really don't know what's going on in your head...for real. They can make a judgement on your episodic actions that you may have had currently, however you are the only one who knows whats going in in that meat thing called a brain you have in your head. But, don't fret. They can get you on some good medications to stabilize your mood. It will change your brain chemistry all together. In fact, you might develop a whole new personality altogether. But, this might be for the better since you might currently be down in the dumps. It is of course, a medical issue. You are not down in the dumps for no reason. Let science take over. The doctors have studied brains for years. Let them give you some medication. Then u will feel much better. We all love you.

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