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A member asked:

Hubby havin mri on head, i'm going crazy! i keep having nightmares and anxiety about the machine! this is insane. is this connected to my bipolar?

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Anxiety can be: a component of bipolar disorder. If this is becoming troubling enough, I would suggest an evaluation by your primary care provider and/or psychiatrist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/27/2014

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