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How Can Depression And Bipolar Disorder Be Treated?
My boyfriend is 19 and dossnt take any medication he says he has bipolar and depression and i dont know. he doesnt go to doctors and i dont know what to do. ive put down in my notes the dates everytime he has a breakdown hes sad and starts crying. its about the time of the month as the times before what do i do? is it depression or bipolar or both?
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Bipolar disorder a phasic illness in which phases of manic or depression comes. The primary aim is to keep mood at a stable phase and for that mood stabilizer is required.These phases if not taken care of increases with time so its advisable to seek treatment as soon as possible.
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How Can Depression And Bipolar Disorder Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Bipolar disorder a phasic illness in which phases of manic or depression comes. The primary aim is to keep mood at a stable phase and for that mood stabilizer is required.These phases if not taken care of increases with time so its advisable to seek treatment as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.