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[Irshgrl31201]

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

Less than 3% of the adult population suffers from manic depressive illness, or bi-polar disorder, and thay would include BP-I, BP-II and there was in an earlier v. of the DSM a Bi-Polar III which was recognized as a reaction to withdrawal of anti-depressants.

Its termed a "Dx" by the general public for anyone slightly off-kilter. No one really knows. Anyone could be Bi-Polar and if they are compliant (medication) you do not know.

Unless you see the person is in a clearly depressed phase - you would need to be be very close like a family member - its not likely they have bi-polar. Some individuals are rapid-cyclers but there will still be a depressed aspect.

Studies have shown that certain areas of Texas have lower levels of crime and incarcerations and also lower incidences of mental health admissions due to higher levels of a certain element in the drinking water.

Yes, there are areas of TX that have naturally occurring higher levels of lithium and the suicide rates in those areas are a little lower but I haven't seen any type of statistics for lower crime rates. Do you have the sources for the lower crime part? I'd be interested in reading that.

[CatsyCline]

On 1/10/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

Less than 3% of the adult population suffers from manic depressive illness, or bi-polar disorder, and thay would include BP-I, BP-II and there was in an earlier v. of the DSM a Bi-Polar III which was recognized as a reaction to withdrawal of anti-depressants.

Its termed a "Dx" by the general public for anyone slightly off-kilter. No one really knows. Anyone could be Bi-Polar and if they are compliant (medication) you do not know.

Unless you see the person is in a clearly depressed phase - you would need to be be very close like a family member - its not likely they have bi-polar. Some individuals are rapid-cyclers but there will still be a depressed aspect.

Studies have shown that certain areas of Texas have lower levels of crime and incarcerations and also lower incidences of mental health admissions due to higher levels of a certain element in the drinking water.

It's also been thought that antidepressives could trigger rapid cycling in some cases.

A family member developed into Bipolar II due to antidepressant use. But they stopped the script quite abruptly, then became clinically depressed. Then after a few months, sudden;y switched into a "high"...got into some trouble with spending. Its not a simple thing to get the right mental health providers.

[Irshgrl31201]

I found it!!! Forget it, reading now.

[Irshgrl31201]

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

On 1/10/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

Less than 3% of the adult population suffers from manic depressive illness, or bi-polar disorder, and thay would include BP-I, BP-II and there was in an earlier v. of the DSM a Bi-Polar III which was recognized as a reaction to withdrawal of anti-depressants.

Its termed a "Dx" by the general public for anyone slightly off-kilter. No one really knows. Anyone could be Bi-Polar and if they are compliant (medication) you do not know.

Unless you see the person is in a clearly depressed phase - you would need to be be very close like a family member - its not likely they have bi-polar. Some individuals are rapid-cyclers but there will still be a depressed aspect.

Studies have shown that certain areas of Texas have lower levels of crime and incarcerations and also lower incidences of mental health admissions due to higher levels of a certain element in the drinking water.

It's also been thought that antidepressives could trigger rapid cycling in some cases.

A family member developed into Bipolar II due to antidepressant use. But they stopped the script quite abruptly, then became clinically depressed. Then after a few months, sudden;y switched into a "high"...got into some trouble with spending. Its not a simple thing to get the right mental health providers.

It really isn't. I have a friend who was very similar and spending was such a problem for her. Of course she had other things going on as well but I have read that reckless spending is pretty common among a lot of bipolar sufferers.

[NoelSeven]

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

On 1/10/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 1/10/2015 ashleigh dupray said:

Less than 3% of the adult population suffers from manic depressive illness, or bi-polar disorder, and thay would include BP-I, BP-II and there was in an earlier v. of the DSM a Bi-Polar III which was recognized as a reaction to withdrawal of anti-depressants.

Its termed a "Dx" by the general public for anyone slightly off-kilter. No one really knows. Anyone could be Bi-Polar and if they are compliant (medication) you do not know.

Unless you see the person is in a clearly depressed phase - you would need to be be very close like a family member - its not likely they have bi-polar. Some individuals are rapid-cyclers but there will still be a depressed aspect.

Studies have shown that certain areas of Texas have lower levels of crime and incarcerations and also lower incidences of mental health admissions due to higher levels of a certain element in the drinking water.

It's also been thought that antidepressives could trigger rapid cycling in some cases.

A family member developed into Bipolar II due to antidepressant use. But they stopped the script quite abruptly, then became clinically depressed. Then after a few months, sudden;y switched into a "high"...got into some trouble with spending. Its not a simple thing to get the right mental health providers.

I totally agree with you! It can take years to get the right meds or mix of meds, and even then it may change and not work as well anymore.

[Pippy_1]

On 1/10/2015 Cattitude said:

Well I think it's important because Bipolar 1 can involve psychosis and that could lead to them being a danger to others. Some who are referencing Bipolar may not know the difference.

True. and there are other drugs besides antidepressants that may trigger bipolar. Ritalin for instance.

[NoelSeven]

On 1/10/2015 Pippy said:

On 1/10/2015 Cattitude said:

Well I think it's important because Bipolar 1 can involve psychosis and that could lead to them being a danger to others. Some who are referencing Bipolar may not know the difference.

True. and there are other drugs besides antidepressants that may trigger bipolar. Ritalin for instance.

I didn't say it triggered bipolar, I said it could trigger rapid cycling.

[Pippy_1]

On 1/10/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 1/10/2015 Pippy said:

On 1/10/2015 Cattitude said:

Well I think it's important because Bipolar 1 can involve psychosis and that could lead to them being a danger to others. Some who are referencing Bipolar may not know the difference.

True. and there are other drugs besides antidepressants that may trigger bipolar. Ritalin for instance.

I didn't say it triggered bipolar, I said it could trigger rapid cycling.

Well I did say it. They can trigger the disease itself.

[Reever]

My aunt had it. It was treated with lithium.

[sylviahomeatlast]

I've been reading your replies. It's very interesting to me. some misunderstand this physical disease and some seem to "get" it. I have, at infrequent intervals, mentioned that I have the severe form of BP. But, I'm very intelligent , graduating from a highly rated small liberal arts college with academic honors, I'm creative, I have friends who love me just the way I am. I have a wonderful psychiatrist (for 25) years. I cannot bear the mischaracterization of those of us who struggle with different medications, seasonal mood disorders and in my case, rapid cycling. Thank you all for contributing to my post. I'm not a person who has ever been rageful and i'm not dangerous. My Dr. says that BP parients are dangerous to themselves and are mostly passive. I do have behaviors that are a tip off to me: excessive shopping ( don't we all?) talking, and super energy. I write a lot when I'm that way.