Bipolar disorder is known as maniac depression. It is characterized by extreme mood swings. It is two types: Bipolar disorder occurs when there is a major depressive episode or one major manic episode. Bipolar disorder II occurs when there is one major maniac and a depressive episode.
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Should I worry about a bipolar with strip club addiction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to understand a bipolar with a massive strip club addiction. He is in debt, it is ruining his life and every relationship. He lies about it and his debt to everyone. They call and text him. What is in it for him? Is it just sexual impulse, is it for attention or control? Do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand that you seem to be concerned about this guy. Let us name him Mr.X. As you mentioned in the treatment history, he has been diagnosed with bipolar illness type 1, with a few episodes having psychotic features. Let me tell you, it is really concer... Read Full »
I have anhedonia due to bipolar medications. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have bipolar 1, and I take Quetzal XR 400 mg twice a day and Lamictal 100 mg once a day, and Invega Sustenna 150 mg every four weeks. I suffer from anhedonia, and I have heard that Invega caused it. Is that true? And if I quit taking it, when will I feel improved? And are the other dru... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the kind of distress you are going through. I wanted more clarification on your history to answer your queries. Since how many years are you taking Quetzal, Lamictal, and Invega? Apart from anhedonia, what other symptoms are you having? How many ... Read Full »
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