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A 25-year-old female asked:
my dad has bipolar. is this bipolar or a seperate illness. he thinks everything is a sign like number plates eg 074laa now he's catching a plane to la?
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Psychosis?: Your dad may have a psychotic disorder that pulls him out of reality and can make him delusional at times. We can all get superstitious, especially under stress, and see signs, but when it goes to the extreme you mention it is necessary to speak to a mental health professional. The very best to you and your dad.
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Dr. Daryl Tanski answered
Specializes in Psychiatry
Concern: Bipolar disorder can be complicated by symptoms of psychosis. Psychosis can include the belief that benign aspects of the environment have significant meaning. This belief can influence decisions and behavior. Treatment of the condition will aim at resolving these symptoms.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How would I be able to tell if I have bipolar disorder?
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Dr. Muhammad Munir answered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Bipolar Disorder: The best is to meet a psychiatrist for an evaluation as there may be online surveys and checklist but these are just screening tools and can not replace a good evaluation.Lot of mood symptoms can be seen as depression or bipolar so please dont have a self diagnosis or what friends say get help asap.Its really helpful with new gen meds and treatment options.
Good luck.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How can I talk to my spouse into getting treatment for bipolar disorder?
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Dr. Mark Weston answered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 31 years experience
Use abilify (aripiprazole) commerc: Can can use an ability commercial as a talking point treats bipolar depression take a internet personality test together.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
I is it possible to know if I am bipolar?
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Dr. Vivek Prasad answered
Psychiatry 16 years experience
Try this screen: Try this online screening tool:
http://psychcentral.Com/quizzes/bipolarquiz.Htm.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is bipolar disorder hereditary?
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Dr. Paul Pancner answered
Clinical Psychology 18 years experience
Genetics: Bipolar disorder has been found to have some hereditary basis. This doesn't mean that there is a 100% chance that the offsoring of someone with bipolar d/o will enx up with it as well, but rather there is more likelihood as compared to the general population. I believe bipolar d/ o is now the 2nd highezt of mental d/o, being surpassed by adhd.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Are there any bipolar meds that do not cause the "zombie effect"?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Bipolar: Most mood stabilizers & psychotropics ex. Abilify (aripiprazole) at optimum dosages. Discuss further with your psychiatrist.
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