tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981551540714038238.post3749926320603816974..comments2023-05-31T06:47:54.378-07:00Comments on Bipolar Blog by Liz: Anger or Irritability doesn't really matterLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846513520892549302noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981551540714038238.post-17077846165397940722009-07-07T18:54:56.281-07:002009-07-07T18:54:56.281-07:00Meds, therapy, no good without follow up, but when...Meds, therapy, no good without follow up, but when one is low, you slip...good to have a friend or two.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981551540714038238.post-7605555400827379812009-07-05T10:01:29.222-07:002009-07-05T10:01:29.222-07:00Thanks for that very intelligent comment. You are ...Thanks for that very intelligent comment. You are correct in that the medical professionals must be diligent with the follow up blood work and therapy visits.<br /><br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846513520892549302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981551540714038238.post-52780953573425817412009-07-05T08:47:56.794-07:002009-07-05T08:47:56.794-07:00One of the biggest problem with the bi-polar diagn...One of the biggest problem with the bi-polar diagnosis really is that it is over diagnosed -- that is, assumed by family doctors quickly, and not followed up by mental health professionals for verification, as well as proper treatment. Further, at least in my own bi-polar existence, medication is prescribed and not followed up with blood levels, etc., in order to see if the medication isn't at a toxic level or too low to work well enough. Additionally, there are some treatments that work quite well which are atypical. The less prescribed, more epileptic approaches took away the rapid cycling as well as the negative physical side effects.<br /> It's important to be vigilant about treatment, which requires a great deal of effort, but is well worth the resultsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com