Question 1

can you tell me how to deal with violent aggressive child bipolar rages?

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Get into therapy: If your child has bipolar, you need to be getting help as well. Find someone who specializes in behavior management techniques ; helps parents struggling with difficult children. Family therapy in addition to parental guidance may also be helpful.

Question 2

can modafinil increase to 250mgs and addition of zoloft 25 mgs twice a day for bipolar depression make intrusive thoughts more agressive and frequent ?

Accepted Answer

Speak with your MD: you are asking particular medication related questions. Better to speak with your MD who knows all your medical history and other medication or over the counter your are using, then make best decisions.

Question 3

y do i become almost psychotic (aggressive,delusional,suicidal)when i have pms?is it cuz im bipolar?&bad breast&back&tummy&thigh pains.gyno wont help!

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See a psychiatrist : You should consider an evaluation from a psychiatrist. Try a consultation through the HealthTap Concierge service.

Question 4

bipolar is caused by what?

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Chemical imbalance: Presumably a chemical imbalance in the brain.  Has some familial tendencies.

Question 5

what causes bipolar disorder?

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Multifactorial: Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder. It's origin can be multifactorial, genetics plays a big role into it, so having a  family member with bipolar disorder or other mood disorder puts you at a increase risk compared to the general population. Other things like biological factors such as history of drugs can presipitate bipolar like symptoms.

Question 6

how will i know if i'm bipolar?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder: The best way to get the right diagnosis and treatment will be to meet with a psychiatrist for an evaluation. Just mood changes and been irritable angry does not mean bipolar it can also happen with depression and anxiety disorders.

Question 7

can something make you bipolar?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Bipolar disorder seems to involve a combination of a certain genetic predisposition and stressors and life experiences. If you have not tendency to bipolar you are not going to become bipolar. On the other hand, if you have a some of the genes and have a stressful event, or a period with very disruptive sleep, that could trigger an episode.

Question 8

what does it mean to be bipolar?

Accepted Answer

It's a disorder: Bipolar disorder is a neurobiological disorder that is usually inherited. At its most severe it has extreme mood (depression, euphoria) swings, temperament problems (aggression, irritability, rages), suicidality, and chronic sometimes debilitating anxiety.  Other milder forms exist more commonly.   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-in-children-and-teens-a-parents-guide.

Question 9

how do you know if your bipolar?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrist: You need a thorough evaluation by a psychiatrist for the diagnosis and to determine the appropriate treatment strategies that will typical utilize a combination of counseling and medications.

Question 10

i need some info about bipolar 2?

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Similar To Bipolar I: Bipolar 2 disorder is a variant of bipolar disorder. Like bipolar disorder the patient must experience at least one depressive episode, but unlike bipolar disorder the patient suffers a hypomanic rather that a full blown manic episode. Hypomania is similar to mania but to a lesser degree. A person may be functional and there is never psychosis. Often a more difficult form to treat esp. Depression.

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