Bipolar Disorder Community

This forum is for questions and support for Bipolar Disorder. Discussions include symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and support for loved ones.

If you are in crisis or need assistance, please visit our Crisis Page for resources in your area.

Ask a question

1 - 6 (of 7834) questions

Withdrawal?

paranoid_cataclysm

How many people here have had to go through withdrawal? Specifically, was it cold turkey withdrawal? What was your experience and what ...

10 answers | 3 comments

Can high levels of Niacin cause mania?

jlward

Last night I tried 500 mg of niacin at 6 pm (out of curiosity about what my daughter was taking). I went to an exercise class and had a ...

11 answers | 1 comment

Too many Meds ?

Tina5588

My psychiatrist has had me on Lexapro 10mgs & Xanax 1mgs as needed for quite a while now. However I have been in a deep depression for ...

1 answer

Twitching

BP2PROFESSIONAL

My right eye is starting to twitch a lot has been going on for about 2 weeks now, starting to drive me a bit nuts. Have been taking all ...

11 answers

Bipolar or borderline? Or both?

Sadie_lobb

Hi! I’ve been trying to figure out what’s wrong with me for about 2/3 years now. My moods and Behavioural patterns follow borderline ve...

3 answers

Has anyone tried Lithium?

rinas4

Hi I am bipolar II. I was on Lamictal, but just did not seem to work anymore. So my Dr. wants me to try Lithium,and I am scared to try it...

3 answers | 1 comment

Ask a Question

Paxiled

Arlington, VA

specialmom

Learn About Top Answerers

VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

04/18

2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

03/18

TMJ – What a Pain in the Neck! “Elegant Ecology”

Hamidreza Nassery , DMD, FICOI, FAGD, FICCMO

01/18

Popular Resources

Warning Signs of Depression

15 signs that it’s more than just the blues

Common Symptoms of Depression

Discover the common symptoms of and treatment options for depression.

How to Cultivate Happiness That Lasts

We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.

10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back

MedHelp Crisis Resources

A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.

A Peek Inside: 5 Amazing Fetal Development Photos

Here’s how your baby’s growing in your body each week.