‘Bipolar’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

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Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I had threatened to leave him because of the emotional abuse that he has put me through. He was put on Lithium and has been taking the pills for several days, but there hasn’t been enough time yet to see progress. He will, on a daily [...]

Q: I’m a 37-year-old father of two boys, age 3 and 4, and I am currently separated from my wife. We have been married for 8 years and together for 10. We have had some significant issues since the day we met.
I’m a Christian, she’s not. I am very affectionate, she’s not. She has been [...]

Q: I raised my children as a single mom. I did the best I could, but I’m sure I made a lot of mistakes. I feel I have made up for those mistakes in the past several years. I am always there for my children.
My daughter is now 30 years old with two kids. She [...]

Q: I have been depressed since I was 13 years old and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder three years ago at age 16. I moved away from home to Albuquerque at 17 to live with my boyfriend. We were evicted a month later because he stopped paying rent. A year ago I left him because [...]

Q: Last week my boyfriend told me he’s concerned I might have Bipolar Disorder. My sister has been voicing the same concern for awhile.
I do suffer from severe mood swings. They’re awful. One minute I’m so happy I almost want to pinch someone, or hug them as hard as I can. But within a matter [...]