Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about living with bipolar disorder.

Ignore: How do I control my feelings when i'm feeling so high and the other days i feel so depressed?

Ignore: Better to quickly tell your doc about worrisome mood changes than risk any full scale episode.

Ignore: Be direct. If your Dr. is too rushed ask for an internet article or book on the topic.

Ignore: Maintain in balance the three pillars of medication, psychotherapy, and self-management therapies.

Ignore: If medication is warranted, ask about any necessary blood work that needs to be done.