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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Bipolar Symptoms
Question: I think I am bipolar, I took some online tests. This all started 3 years back. But, I did not quantify it then, but not I feel that I should do something to control the sudden burts of depression and hyperactivity. Please suggest some exercice or medicine for this condition of mine.
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Dear XXXXXX,
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
I would recommend you a mood stabilizer called as lithium carbonate for your episodes of mania and depression as a bipolar disorder. This acts on the neuro- transmitters in your brain and help stabilize your mood. They act 4 weeks after starting the medication.
I would recommend you yoga and meditation as a means of mind control. it will also make you more at peace with life.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX,
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
I would recommend you a mood stabilizer called as lithium carbonate for your episodes of mania and depression as a bipolar disorder. This acts on the neuro- transmitters in your brain and help stabilize your mood. They act 4 weeks after starting the medication.
I would recommend you yoga and meditation as a means of mind control. it will also make you more at peace with life.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Doctor can I buy the medicine myself without a written prescription?
Any Side effects?
Do I have any means to confirm if I suffer from this ailment or is it just a passing thing?
Any Side effects?
Do I have any means to confirm if I suffer from this ailment or is it just a passing thing?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
These medications can be availed on a prescription from a psychiatrist. They are not available over the counter. Lithium is know to cause gastritis, nausea and effect on blood counts.
The best way for confirming your diagnosis of bipolar disorder is to consult a psychiatrist in real time.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
Please read the response.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
These medications can be availed on a prescription from a psychiatrist. They are not available over the counter. Lithium is know to cause gastritis, nausea and effect on blood counts.
The best way for confirming your diagnosis of bipolar disorder is to consult a psychiatrist in real time.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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