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Mental Health Support

Tobin S.

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9. Bipolar II might be a possiblilty

Reply to Locut0s (Reply #6)

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 04:01 PM

Nov 2013

It's not as severe an illness as Bipolar I, but it's still very serious. In Bipolar II you have the clinical depression like in Bipolar I, but the upswings aren't as drastic. The high for Bipolar II is called hypomania. Basically you just feel really well and don't get into the delusions and possible psychosis of full blown mania.

At any rate, I'm happy you will be bringing this up with your doctor. Let us know how it goes.

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How to stay motivated in the face of repeated failures? [View all] Locut0s Oct 2013 OP

You were doing well this past spring. Go applegrove Oct 2013 #1

Thank you applegrove, you are too kind! :P... Locut0s Nov 2013 #5

Has any therapist ever thought that you might have bipolar disorder? Tobin S. Oct 2013 #2

Thanks Tobin, actually yes I have considered bipolar disorder... Locut0s Nov 2013 #6

Bipolar II might be a possiblilty Tobin S. Nov 2013 #9

I treat every failure as a reference. Move on and try something different. grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #3

Thanks grahamhgreen. I know that's the healthy response... Locut0s Nov 2013 #7

You've arrived at a question of gigantic importance. HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #4

That's true Here... Locut0s Nov 2013 #8

wish i had some advice for you fizzgig Nov 2013 #10

I hear ya PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #11