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Is there possibly a genetic link with Bipolar?

There are more in my family that might be BP
I really don't think so
Yes, I think it could be possible
I believe that there is a connection with genetics
I think it is just a personal thing

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Q: Genetic link to BP

asked by: CarolDiane on February 15th, 2008

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I am Bipolar and my 1/2 sister has classic symtoms and my youngest son also has classic symtoms. My question is. How do you feel about this. Do you think there could be a possible connection of genetics in this disorder.
The more I think about it the more possible I think it can be so.

Think hard and see if there is anyone in you family that you might have ignored that could possibly be Bipolar and not know it.

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CarolDiane

replied on February 15th, 2008

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Well

I guess no one is interest in participating.....OK

antigone

replied on February 16th, 2008

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MsCarrie,

I just got on and saw this. There is definite genetic dispostition to bpd. It is, also, closely linked to alcoholism. That is one question that is frequently asked by docs during an evaluation for bpd. So, you are !00% correct.

CarolDiane

replied on February 16th, 2008

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antigone

antigone wrote:

Thank-you!

ktthefreak

replied on February 16th, 2008

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My uncle and brother are both bipolar, i always believed and have been told it is genetic.

keepingtime

replied on February 17th, 2008

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Genetic Link to Bipolar -- Definitely!

Four siblings out of six - is that proof enough?

CarolDiane

replied on February 18th, 2008

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Re: Genetic Link to Bipolar -- Definitely!

keepingtime wrote:

Four siblings out of six - is that proof enough?

Sure is enough. With me it is my mothers side. There are actually three family members. I forgot my 1/2 sister son ( same mother, just different dad). Not sure about my mom, she always looks depressed but yet she has lung cancer, so I guess she has a darn good reason.Both my 1/2 sister and I have the same mother just different dads also. I truly believe it stems from mom's side of the family.

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