Comments on: Reader Comment: Bipolar Disorder and Anger http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/reader-comment-bipolar-disorder-and-anger/ by Julie A. Fast Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:52:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/reader-comment-bipolar-disorder-and-anger/comment-page-1/#comment-3103 Admin Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:09 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=616#comment-3103 Yes, this is bipolar disorder! I always say it's an illness that affects a person's ability to self regulate their moods. I would also add that anger, irritation, ADD, OCD, and anxiety symptoms are just as common as the mania and depression for some people! It's complicated. THere is no question that medications are the first line of treatment. It's extremely rare for someone with an active case of bipolar disorder to do well without meds. That is certainly how it is for me. But meds are not enough- we all need a plan. Julie Yes, this is bipolar disorder! I always say it’s an illness that affects a person’s ability to self regulate their moods.

I would also add that anger, irritation, ADD, OCD, and anxiety symptoms are just as common as the mania and depression for some people! It’s complicated. THere is no question that medications are the first line of treatment. It’s extremely rare for someone with an active case of bipolar disorder to do well without meds. That is certainly how it is for me. But meds are not enough- we all need a plan.

Julie

]]> By: Bipolar disorder http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/reader-comment-bipolar-disorder-and-anger/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 Bipolar disorder Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:24:13 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=616#comment-3102 Bipolar disorder is a grave illness causing intense mood alterations ranging from feeling depressed to mania, can even contemplate to suicide. It is caused due to genetic predisposition, high-stress lifestyle, sleep deprivation, stress filled events in life etc. Symptoms are: feeling sad, lonely, helpless, and guilty etc. If anyone are suffering from it, should discuss with close ones, friends, so it will relieve one's pain, should take help from others to prevent it. Bipolar disorder is a grave illness causing intense mood alterations ranging from feeling depressed to mania, can even contemplate to suicide. It is caused due to genetic predisposition, high-stress lifestyle, sleep deprivation, stress filled events in life etc. Symptoms are: feeling sad, lonely, helpless, and guilty etc. If anyone are suffering from it, should discuss with close ones, friends, so it will relieve one’s pain, should take help from others to prevent it.

]]> By: Helen http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/reader-comment-bipolar-disorder-and-anger/comment-page-1/#comment-3057 Helen Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:07:30 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=616#comment-3057 Julie: I don't recall your ever talking about your doctor. What is she/he like? I am abigious about my doctor. He is a good listener but a poor questioner, and he is not board certified, so whenever I am hospitalized, I am seen by a different doctor, and that doctor has changed or increased/decreased medication, not my doctor, who follows up on the changes. What are some good guidelines about doctors? Can you name a few? Helen Ag Julie: I don’t recall your ever talking about your doctor. What is she/he like? I am abigious about my doctor. He is a good listener but a poor questioner, and he is not board certified, so whenever I am hospitalized, I am seen by a different doctor, and that doctor has changed or increased/decreased medication, not my doctor, who follows up on the changes. What are some good guidelines about doctors? Can you name a few? Helen Ag

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