The following questions are related to ‘Bipolar’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: Hello. I am currently on disability for bipolar disorder. I’ve been off work for four years, and I have a real problem with bringing structure into my life. I also have a sleep disorder, which (I think) might be reasonably managed with some structure, exercise, and diet. I just don’t know where to begin. [...]
Q: My name is Luke, and I am from Oregon USA. I have been diagnosed with manic bi-polar disorder and upon my own research am convinced I also suffer from DID and Schizophrenia. While I have much potential, I can no longer manage my life. I just lost my apartment and job due to a [...]
Q: I have what I believe to be a chemical imbalance of dopamine from excessive sexual activity. I am 34 and think this problem has been building up for years and I failed to recognize it. My symptoms are: Feeling of being wired all the time. My brain moves at 100 mph. I am in [...]
Q: I have many of the symptoms if not all (lol) of Bipolar Manic Depression, along with Insomnia and Anxiety attacks on a daily basis… Who do I need to discuss this with? What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist, and which should I see? A: Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric condition [...]
Q: Our son (34) has 2 children (girls: ages 12 and 9) from a previous marriage that live with him. He also has a son (6) from a previous on and off relationship with another woman. His ex-wife does not want the 12 yr old to live with her and has told her that. She [...]
Q: Hello. My boyfriend is bipolar. He refuses any clinical help because he feels that the medications make him worse when he goes off his euphoric high from the medicines. He just had a depressed state today when he called me and was crying hysterically. He was upset about all the wrong things that he [...]
Q: My parter has a history of heroin addiction and is bipolar. He has used twice in the past year. At first, I mistook his symptoms for mania only later to find that he had used. Lately, I have noticed a few things and I can’t determine if he is high, or manic. Heroin doesn’t [...]
