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How Can Recurrent Cold Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

I am a 45 year old female. I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder at the age of 25 and have always maintained my treatment. I had a very stressful job 60+ hours per week for 4 years and quit 1 year ago. I broke my foot and tailbone, causing weight gain and depression in the fall of 2015. I am only 5 feet tall and weigh 145lbs. Over the last year I have become excessively tired (need to nap every day), I cry for no reason, sometimes I giggle at unusual times, I am irritable, I cannot concentrate, I am not productive at work and do not want to do housework or cook. I take 5 mg Lamictal, 200mg Diazepam, and recently began 37.5 mg Phentermine to see if it helps with energy and focus. I m not seeing results in energy or focus and can t get out of bed. I ve been eating a clean diet for 2 months, exercising 3-4 times per week for 30 minutes, including cardio. I cannot lose weight and do not feel better after I work out. I am frequently ill. I catch every cold or contagious airborne disease that I come in contact with. What do I need to do differently?
Fri, 5 May 2017
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it isa psychological disorder and requeres treatment by psychiatrist. can take counseling from clinical psychologist and on his recomandation can take treatment from psychiatrist.
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How Can Recurrent Cold Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

it isa psychological disorder and requeres treatment by psychiatrist. can take counseling from clinical psychologist and on his recomandation can take treatment from psychiatrist.