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How Can Bipolar II Disorder Be Managed And Treated?

Hi, I am a 44 year old male. I have bipolor 2. I have an increased depression , weakness in all limbs. my vision is becoming blurry. I am forgetful. My fatigue is becoming unmanageable. It is often difficult and dangerous in my work. I have what has become a continuous tremor in my right hand. I have lost 50 lbs since January without and exercise. My balance is becoming very unsteady
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
Bipolar 2 means you had episode of hypomania. Now you are in depression phase.
Are you taking any medicines?If not you should consult a psychiatrist soon without waiting.
because of weight loss you have other physical symptoms.
You may require indoor hospital management for few days.
Medicines like lithium,lamotrigine and SSRI can help you for sure. Even after complete improvement you should continue lamotrigine or lithum as a mood stabilizer drug to prevent relapse.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,Dr. Chintan Solanki
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How Can Bipolar II Disorder Be Managed And Treated?

Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. Bipolar 2 means you had episode of hypomania. Now you are in depression phase. Are you taking any medicines?If not you should consult a psychiatrist soon without waiting. because of weight loss you have other physical symptoms. You may require indoor hospital management for few days. Medicines like lithium,lamotrigine and SSRI can help you for sure. Even after complete improvement you should continue lamotrigine or lithum as a mood stabilizer drug to prevent relapse. Hope I have answered your query. Regards,Dr. Chintan Solanki