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Registered: 11-02-2006
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:57pm
I am new to the board and was just recently diagnosed with bipolar and adhd. I had been going to family practice for so long and nothing was working that I was getting to be suicidal. I changed doctors and decided to go to someone alittle more knowledgable about mental issues. I have to admit I was scared to I might have something serously wrong. But the doctor put me on some medication that seems to be helping. I just wanted to post and let anyone know that might be struggling and still going to family practice. Think about a psyciatrist before anything gets out of hand. I am on the way to being more stabilized.
lori
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Registered: 04-06-2005
In reply to: lorbor132
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 9:44am

Hi Lori and Welcome !


Glad you changed doctors and they are finding the right combo for you now.

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Registered: 04-07-2002
In reply to: lorbor132
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 10:39am

Welcome, and good for you for going to a pdoc! Most GPs I know won't even treat bipolar.

You've made a good start, but statistically you're not out of the woods yet. It takes years to find just the right medicine. It took me about nine.

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Beth "Petrouchka"

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Registered: 09-01-2004
In reply to: lorbor132
Fri, 12-29-2006 - 12:12am

Lori,


Welcome to the board, I'm glad you found us!

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Registered: 04-27-2006
In reply to: lorbor132
Fri, 12-29-2006 - 11:42am

Welcome Lori !!!


yes it is so important to see a pdoc because they are more informed on what meds are used since it is there specialty. GP are exactly that...generally informed on everything but not a specialist in anything.


I am glad you are doing well. Keep posting. I look forward to getting to know you.


Tina




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