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Old Dec 22, 2014, 05:31 AM
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Hi,
There is no real genetic or blood diagnostic test for bi polar disorder. It is all based on symptoms. If it is in your family you are at higher risk but that doesn't mean you have it. There is most likely a genetic/ biological component to it but it is not understood well enough to have such a test. You want to watch for symptoms.

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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.

Male, 50

Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back