by Candida Fink, MD | Apr 3, 2008 | Bipolar Depression, Diagnosis, Medications
Recently on Yahoo! Answers, a member posted a question asking whether bipolar disorder can be misdiagnosed as depression. This is an excellent question, and it made me think that we should post something on this important issue. The answer is yes; bipolar disorder can...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 31, 2008 | Dr. Visits, Self-Help
In the previous post entitled “Is Your Current Bipolar Medication/Therapy Working?” we recommended filling out a form prior to your doctor’s visit to provide detailed information on the effectiveness and possible side effects of your current...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 28, 2008 | Medications, Self-Help, Treatment
Whenever you have a change in medications or therapies, your moods will improve, worsen, or stay about the same. Documenting how you feel can be a valuable tool in helping you team up with your doctor and therapist to obtain the right combination of medications and...
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