“My psychiatrist says my primary diagnosis is bipolar disorder type II. He also tells me that the secondary diagnosis is reactive attachment disorder. Can you tell me what this means?”… read more →
“I live in Chicago and I was diagnosed with depression. My medication works well to control my symptoms. However, I notice that some situations and certain foods can set me off.… read more →
“I’ve been taking medication for bipolar disorder for about a year. I am bothered by several side effects of the medications. What can I do about the side effects? Are… read more →
“Our son is in his mid-20s and was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How did this happen? Was it due to our parenting? Is there something that we could have… read more →
“I recently attended my first DBSA support group. I noticed that some of the people there trembled. Their hands and feet shook and it was very hard for them to… read more →
“What is the difference between depression and anxiety? I went to one doctor, and he said that I have depression. I went to another doctor, and she said that I… read more →
“I am a 17 year old girl and I am a second semester senior in a small private school in Chicago. A few months ago I was diagnosed as Bipolar II.… read more →
“I am the mother of a 32 year old son suffering from depression. What can I do to get him help? He is totally in denial about his mood disorder… read more →
“I am bipolar, and I have a lot of trouble making decisions. A lot of times the decisions that I make turn out to be really bad. What can I… read more →
“Does depression ever go away?” My patients suffering from depression often ask if their condition will go away by itself over time. They also frequently inquire as to whether medication… read more →