Here are some mental health statements. Are they true or false? The answers are below.
#1. OCD is an anxiety disorder.
#2. People with bipolar disorder have psychosis.
#3. Bipolar disorder in children is the same as bipolar disorder in adults.
#4. Lithium is the only true mood stabilizer.
Answers:
#1 True! There are seven types [...]
I’m not doing my best.
I’m happy to be here- that is what I say when someone says- hey Julie! How are you?
I’m having a tough day.
It’s not a great day, but I’m happy to see you!
I’m using my treatment plan!
It’s chasing me today.
It’s lurking.
There are many more. Usually, I just say- “I’m really depressed today.” [...]
That sounds like a boxing match. People who have full blown mania have Bipolar I. People who have hypomania have Bipolar II. It’s extremely important that you know what diagnosis you have.
I have quite a few friends with bipolar I. All of them have been in the hospital because of psychotic mania. If you have [...]
Reader Question
I just had an email from a person who is moving to China. He wondered how he would get his Lamictal and Risperdal in China.
Here is my answer….
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You ask an important question about medications. Lamictal is with Glaxo Smith Kline. Risperdal is from Janssen. – I would assume they different contracts with different countries
Here [...]
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