I agree that when a layman hears about BP they generally think of mania. It isn't fair, but I do believe that they are slowly becoming more educated.
I do feel that people may be over-diagnosed with BP at the moment, but on the pro side, at least it is becoming more common and spoken about
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller"
Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified
Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn
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