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Bipolar 2,anxiety and avoidant pd.self harm suicidal ideas. is there med that can tame these heavy ideas and images.toxic on lithium. no psychiatrist

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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With this combo: of diagnoses - I would really consider working with a both a psychiatrist and a therapist. Unfortunately, there is no one pill that is a guaranteed cure. However, I would recommend combining non - pharmacological treatments wtih psychotropic medications. Take care.

Answered 11/1/2017

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A member asked:

Bipolar 2,anxiety and avoidant pd.self harm suicidal ideas. is there med that can tame these heavy ideas and images.toxic on lithium. no psychiatrist

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