Bipolar Disorder

I Need Emotional Support?

Question by HOTROD: I need emotional support?
I am 17 years old, and recently I was supposed to see a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist because of my recent depression, but I ended up more depressed due to his event since I was wandering around the city for 2 hours trying to find it, and ended up missing the appointment since I could not find the hospital.

I feel disappointed in myself since I wasted doctor time,… Continue reading

What Are the Statistics With Regards to Bipolar Disorder and Asperger Syndrome Dual Diagnosis?

Question by ISA: What are the statistics with regards to Bipolar Disorder and Asperger Syndrome dual diagnosis?

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Answer by Emma S
Apparently it’s fairly common, but it’s not a well studied area of psychology. I did a quick google scholar search, and I found this paper that might be of interest to you:

High prevalence of bipolar disorder comorbidity in adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A preliminary study of… Continue reading

Whats the Difference Between Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder?

Question by whoevercares: whats the difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder?

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Answer by lisa1cares
While a person with depression or bipolar disorder typically endures the same mood for weeks, a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. These may be associated with episodes of impulsive aggression, self-injury, and drug or alcohol abuse. Distortions in cognition… Continue reading

What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

Question by paul r: What is dual diagnosis treatment?
I have a friend who has dual diagnosis and I would like to find out its treatment. He’s been into a drug rehab program before but now, he’s taking drugs again. I am worried that if I don’t get him treated soon, he might get worse. Please help me find out what a dual diagnosis treatment is.

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Answer by Kathy
What dual diagnosis means… Continue reading

Help I Dont Know What to Do ( Drug Issue )?

Question by Barbie_hates_pinkx: Help I dont know what to do ( drug issue )?
Im 17 and i have been doing drugs for about a year and a half but these past few months i started getting into harder drugs. I was curious about meth so i was only going to try it just once, but that never happened. I got hooked. This past july i went to rehab and came home last… Continue reading

Top Asian Alcohol and Drug Rehab to Raise Awareness About the Latest … – PR Web (Press Release)

Top Asian Alcohol and Drug Rehab to Raise Awareness About the Latest … – PR Web (press release)

Top Asian Alcohol and Drug Rehab to Raise Awareness About the Latest
PR Web (press release)
Concerned about the serious shortage of credible and effective treatment options in the region, this March, senior Cabin staff will fly to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Oman to conduct a series of exclusive meetings with professionals in the addiction… Continue reading