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Old Dec 07, 2011, 06:37 PM
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I just started using it yesterday but I'm using a mood tracker you get from ITunes. It's on my IPhone. So far I really like it--it reminds me to take my meds, lets me set goals, note what my triggers are and use slides to indicate how manic I feel, etc. It also lets you check if you've used nicotine, drugs or had alcohol. It also lets you keep track of how many caffinated drinks you have. Once your information is entered you can look at a chart that is generated that will be useful for my doctor.

I only do the quizzes if I feel like I may be manic or depressed. That was how my husband and I figured out just how badly manic I was a few weeks back and was what made me decide to get an appt. with my psych ASAP. I think they are a good way to determine if you need to see your psych soon and if there are warning signs there. I wouldn't use them as a way of diagnosing myself, though. That's why my doctor is there.
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Bipolar 1 with Rapid Cycling and Mixed States
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