bipolar2
bipolar2
Sex: M
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Bipolar II
Depression: 2
Mania: 2
Emotional: 2
Anxiety: 2
Compulsion: 3
External Stress: Moderate
Rx Therapy
62 M
Function: Moderate
Distress: Moderate
bipolar2
Male, 62 years
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Primary Condition
Bipolar II and 10 more ▼
First symptom
May 1962
Diagnosis
May 1990

About bipolar2

Male.. Resident UK. I have suffered from bipolar since a teenager, however not diagnosed until aged 40. Currently rapid cycling (weekly) bipolar 2, with some mixed episodes and frequent suicidal ideation, during the worst depressions. Intermittently have anxiety and panic attacks.

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Member since: Nov 23, 2009 Last Login Apr 24, 2012

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  1. Bipolar Disorder
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  2. Diabetes Type 2
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  3. Eating Disorder
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  4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  5. Hypomania
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  6. Major Depressive Disorder
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  7. Panic Disorder
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  8. Phobic disorder
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  9. Social Anxiety Disorder
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  10. Tobacco Addiction
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More About bipolar2

Also suffered from asthma since childhood. Mis-diagnosed at 20 after suicide attempt and hospitilisation as personality disorder. Lithium for 8 years after manic depression diagnosis and various anti-depressants, which did not work and contributed to severe weight gain. Recently tried topirimate, now seeking an effective combination in addition to CBT and hypnotherapy for relaxation.