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Im bipolar 1 but i really think i am having scitzo symts :( ! should i take lithium still. i've never adress other issue due to know health cov." help"?

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You really should: Address these issues with your psychiatrist. If you have been prescribed lithium, you should take it, but the psychosis may still require a generic antipsychotic medication. See if your psychiatrist will call something in for you that will be affordable for your budget. There are many inexpensive generic antipsychotic medications out there. You need not suffer like this. Best wishes.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar ; Schiz: You can become very psychotic when bipolar, especially if you stop your medications. Also, schizoaffective disorder can show combinations of symptoms from both bipolar (mood episodes) and schizophrenia, such as paranoia, hallucinations, etc. These continue even when you're not in a mood episode, and need treatment. Please see low cost clinic options: http://tinyurl.Com/3sqsggw.

Answered 12/16/2013

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