Quote:
Originally Posted by Autumn Skies
But if you are having a long mood episode from bipolar, isn't it still possible to have the other mood issues simultaneously?
|
Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Autumn Skies
I guess what I meant to say is that I pay cash for all mental health services and would ask my primary care provider to prescribe psychiatric meds if my T thinks I have bipolar. I would ask him to call her or her to call him.
|
That sounds like a good plan. Some PCPs are more comfortable than others with prescribing psych meds.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Autumn Skies
I've had what seems like a bipolar depression for some time now and have already tried antidepressants (which always made me feel worse).
|
Be sure to tell your PCP that if you go to him/her for prescribing. It can be helpful to bring your mood charts for several months with you to the appointment.