My MD filled out my Leave of Absence form and put that I was bipolar o/d on it. Any idea what the o/d stands for? I haven't OD'd (overdosed) so that's not it.
2006-10-02 06:34:10 · 3 answers · asked by mayfairie 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have been a Clinical Psychiatrist since 1971, an I have no Idea what your MD, is talking about with the code "OD". His he a clinical psychiatrist?.
You have: 296.6x Biopolar Disorder, Mixed
296.4x Bipolar Disorder, Manic
296.5x Bipolar Disorder, Depressed
And you have what is know as Bipolar Disorder "NOS", (not otherwise specified). One examaple is, seasonal depression, different types of major depression, mainia, or hypomania and Bipolar Disorder NOS, (for a Major Depressive Episode), is given. In Borderline Personality Dsorders.
Why don't you call your doctor, and ask him/her. Especially if they are not a clinical psychiatrist.
Clinical Psychiatrist, France
2006-10-02 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It way they are no longer particularly definite, however they are guessing. Bipolar is a standard analysis at the moment and supposedly extra traditional than unipolar, this means that melancholy handiest. It signifies that intervals of melancholy exchange with elevations of temper, however that does not must imply swinging off the chandliers--it may possibly simply imply the melancholy isn't 24/7. Don't get hung up at the analysis. Whatever it's, it is treatable. Concentrate on getting bigger and discovering new coping suggestions. Therapy and healing have modified thousands of lives. I desire you're seeing a therapist, and that man or woman gets to understand you plenty bigger than the individuals on the health facility and be bigger capable to make a extra educated evaluation of your disorders. Good success.
2016-08-29 09:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
think it should read d/o which stands for 'disorder' - bipolar suggests extremes of mood - the 'high' or 'manic' phase of this disorder can be enjoyable and some patients report that it is worth the low/depressed periods of the disorder just to experience such happiness and elation - like 2 sides of a coin really. some patients have more periods of 1 mood type more than the other, and usually there are periods of time, of varying length, that moods seem more settled. traditional treatment includes medication designed to regulate moods ... so called 'mood stabilizers'. hope that goes towards answering your questions - try looking at the uk mental health website I think it is www.mind.co.uk good luck xx
2006-10-02 10:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by mousie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋