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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder?

Hello, I m not sure if this is the right place to do this but I need some help with my boyfriend and what he s been going through lately. We think he might have Bi-Polar disorder but of course we can t be sure without a lot more work and help. I was just wondering, where should we go from here? He is uncomfortable speaking to his mother or sister about it and I am far away so there s not much I can do. Again, I m not sure if this is the right place and I m sorry if it isn t
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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in my opinion symptoms of bipolar disorder

they can present with symptoms of depression during a certain period like

sadness, lack of interest in activities, fatiguability

thoughts or acts of suicide, poor self esteem, poor self confidence


with regards to maniac episode it is more of feeling elated, increased activity, decreased need for sleep,

it is necessary to check thyroid levels ,
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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder?

in my opinion symptoms of bipolar disorder they can present with symptoms of depression during a certain period like sadness, lack of interest in activities, fatiguability thoughts or acts of suicide, poor self esteem, poor self confidence with regards to maniac episode it is more of feeling elated, increased activity, decreased need for sleep, it is necessary to check thyroid levels ,