I was told I was bi polar took many different medications that just turned me into a zombie. I stopped taking the medications but still fight my anxiety issues daily. I am just wondering how many people are told they are bi polar and really are not.
Thanks :)
2006-10-06 09:42:15 · 13 answers · asked by jmpblondie 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Again as an RN...I firmly believe this is an over used diagnosis!!!
Just as ADD, Dementia, and sooo many more!!!
As for the anxiety issue...Did ya' doc' give ya' an RX for that???
IE: A low dose tranquilizer???
Tranquilizers in low doze...Appropriate usage and, time...Can do wonders for anxiety...Be careful not to abuse, as "can" be addicting!!!
2006-10-06 09:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people that are bi-polar are in denial about it. They usually think that everyone else around them has a problem, not them. Also, it is very hard to diagnose anyone as bi-polar, unless it is severe, which would make it obvious. Not only that, but it could take several medications before finding the right one for you. For something as serious as this, I would definitely get a second and maybe a third opinion. You don't want to be diagnosed wrong and it is definitely not healthy for you to be taking those kinds of drugs for nothing.
2006-10-06 09:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by ticktock 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yup, and they were using me as a guinea pig. Took a whole bunch of bulls**t medications. None of them did anything and now that I look back I realize that there is no way that I was really bi-polar, just HUMAN. If your gut tells you that you are not bi-polar, then go with your instinct. Also get as many 2nd opinions as possible without telling them that another doctor told you were bi-polar.
2006-10-06 09:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ladybug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if you are bi polar you probably aren't going to believe it anyway
2006-10-06 09:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by hot rod 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IYou said bi polar. I thought you said you were bi. I was going to ask if I could watch.
2006-10-06 10:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but I have been told I am not bi-polar and I don't believe it.
2006-10-06 09:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by RM706 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most people want to believe they have a problem so they can take meds and have an excuse for being depressed and lazy.
most people have some anxiety,you would be dead if you did not.stay off that crap doctors and drug companies get rich on and continue to fight off your anxiety with good nutrition and excersise.go girl...
2006-10-06 09:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by freebird 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think I am. I just told the doctor that I sometimes feel mad, and sometimes feel sad. Then he gives me a garbage diagnosis.
I thought a range of emotions was healthy. And Normal.
2006-10-06 09:44:48 · answer #8 · answered by amber ɹəqɯɐ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Girl..dont listen to that doctors sh*t...he pulls it right out of his a**!
lol....dont worry my mom suposidly is " BI POLAR" but we no its all piece of bs...u'll be fine as long as u dot listen to that doctor of ures..best of luck ..
2006-10-06 09:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by peppermint 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is best to get a second opinion. Don't tell the new doctor what the other one said.
2006-10-06 09:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋