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Bipolar Disorder, Depression. Treatment?

I am looking for a physcatrist for my biapolar and depression. in 2010 I was admitted to the hospital and was diagnosed with Manic depressive Bipolar. I ve been off my meds for almost 2 years and feel the need to get back on them. I have recently started seeing a therapist again and she is wanting me to find phycatrist
Fri, 20 Sep 2013
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Bipolar disorder is a common mood disorder. It is characterized by episodes of mania and depression. A lot of medicines are used in BPAD with good results. Commonly mood stabilizers are used like Sodium valproate, lithium carbonate or carbamazepine etc. These drugs control the manic excitement and help to stabilize the mood. They reduce anger outbursts and risk taking behavior. Apart from that low dose benzodiazepines help to control the sleep. Visit a psychiatrist for expert opinion.

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Bipolar Disorder, Depression. Treatment?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Bipolar disorder is a common mood disorder. It is characterized by episodes of mania and depression. A lot of medicines are used in BPAD with good results. Commonly mood stabilizers are used like Sodium valproate, lithium carbonate or carbamazepine etc. These drugs control the manic excitement and help to stabilize the mood. They reduce anger outbursts and risk taking behavior. Apart from that low dose benzodiazepines help to control the sleep. Visit a psychiatrist for expert opinion. Thanks