Bipolar Disorder Community

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i hear whispering in my head is that nomal?

Nazixh_xox

I hear whispering nearly everyday.

3 answers

Can bi-polar "go away"?

klutes

I am 52 years old. 12 years ago, I was diagnosed as bi-polar II. In thinking back over my life, I can see that I started suffering from...

9 answers | 1 comment

Can Anyone relate to my Husband? Lamotrigine Generic brand Issues

SeizureAdvocate

Can anyone relate to my husband's story? My husband has been on Lamotrigine for a while now for seizures. However it can be used for bi-p...

is it possible to safely water fast on risperidone(3mg daily)?

son7

i'd like to water fast occasionally, up to 3 days, for the health benefits and weight loss

2 answers

Is this bi polar ir what

misscutie1

I've been around someone that's been hot and cold one minute they're nice next are extremely hateful they're very controlling to I can on...

1 answer

What are some things I can do if I have an outburst at school?

xgregory200

I'm 14 y/o male and have very big and scary outbursts. I am scared that someday I am going to hit my head or hurt myself or anyone else i...

2 answers | 1 comment

can I join?

cassandra78

Can I join this community? How do I do that?

Sleeping for four or five days at a time...

blakismom

I am on 20mg of Abilify, but I really don't think that is the problem. I am sleeping four and five days at a time, then I will be up for ...

17 answers | 4 comments

Trying to Find a Psychiatrist Who Accepts MediCare

starblazer

About two months ago, I was put on depakote and wellbutrin for bipolar disorder after having admitted myself to a local hospital. I was ...

14 answers | 2 comments

Adderall and bipolar disorder

nitad01

My daughter who is 31 was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year. She had been on Adderall for ADHD, went into a hypermanic event and ...

10 answers | 7 comments

Is it selfish to have family take care of you

Gaitlinwell

Is it selfish to have family take care of you when unable to get disabiliy

2 answers

I can't believe this..

sadandupset

I can't believe a Bipolar Diagnosis has basically ruined my future... I can't get a job in any career I would enjoy; and my Bachelor's de...

14 answers | 1 comment

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