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Bipolar Disorder

Previously called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes severe mood changes and unusual shifts in energy, activity levels, behavior, and thinking. It is classified into four groups, namely bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder induced by any other condition or medication. The mood of the person with this disorder varies from being extremely energized to being very sad or feeling hopeless.

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I was harsh on people and on me for a few days. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female and for the past few months, I have been very aggressive toward people I love, and super hard on myself. Three months back I went through some really tough family issues (I am an only child) and I could not see my parents for a month. I find myself getti...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are feeling right now. Increased anger outbursts, irritability, and self-harm behavior is the indication of some psychiatric problems. Anger outbursts express in the form of aggressive behavior to mostly our loved ones because our mind knows t...  Read Full »

I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But I am confused about what my prognosis or outlook will be. Also, I am planning on taking my prescribed medicines and going to all my appointment. But will it help me? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bipolar disease is a chronic illness. It is a relapsing disease. The medicines for this condition will help to keep the illness under control; even if the condition relapses, the dosage of the medicine can be adjusted so as to keep the conditi...  Read Full »

I am harming myself due to severe anxiety and constant negative thoughts. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 15 year old, over the past three years, I have noticed myself getting into extremely negative mindsets for months at a time, and I just have no motivation to do anything. Sometimes it gets to the point where I get suicidal thoughts. I used to self-harm. These negative mindsets usuall...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. What I feel about your description is that there is an element of psychiatric illness. It may be anxiety, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder. A complete and detailed assessment is required before we can reach a conclusion...  Read Full »

I have bipolar disorder with severe manic episodes and endometriosis. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have bipolar disorder with severe manic episodes and endometriosis. I was informed that both diseases are caused by overproducing oxytocin, so I am trying to lower my oxytocin levels. How can I lower my oxytocin levels? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Bipolar is not caused by oxytocin imbalance. Bipolar is caused by neurotransmitter imbalance or oxytocin and has genetic or heredity factors. I do not think balancing your oxytocin levels can cure or treat your probl...  Read Full »

Can an abrupt stoppage of bipolar medication cause relapse very soon?

Query: Hello doctor, My bipolar girlfriend just broke up with me. She told me that her medicines were stolen at the beginning of a trip. 75 pills stolen. She started acting differently after about three days. After five days, she broke up with me saying she did not want to drag me down with her. Now she ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bipolar illness is a severe mental illness. It needs constant treatment. Stopping or switching the medicines on your own can lead to relapse. Medicines are provided by a registered medical practitioner and cannot be sold OTC (over-the-counter). She has to be started o...  Read Full »

Are my symptoms related to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia?

Query: Hello doctor, Since I was around 8 years old, I have experienced mood fluctuations but not in the normal bipolar way (which I am being tested for). I do not feel like my mood sways between depression and mania. It is always some level of mania but without depression. I also experience tactile hallu...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your psychiatrist is correct. Bipolar is a more likely diagnosis. Bipolar disorder need not be present with depression and mania both. Recurrent mania also comes under the category of bipolar disorder. In mania, our sensitivity to stimulation increases like colo...  Read Full »

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