My 20 year old son was recently diagnosed Bipolar 1. A few weeks ago the doctors say it appears he experienced a hypomanic episode. During the past week he has been aggressive (not physically) and snappy at anything and everything. Probably sounds terrible though he looks at me like he wants to kill me. I have to choose my words carefully. This is the first time he’s ever behaved this way as he’s usually very quiet and pleasant. Is this part of Bipolar moods or could it be something else like medication or stress. Thanks.

Ok so most doctors say that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance but is it true that there is no evidence that shows this is true, rather doctors THINK or ASSUME its true, is there any evidence that shows a chemical imbalance causes depression?

they can guide others with similar disorder ? I agree that such people can be of great help in self help groups and can certainly understand the disorder better and even they know the effects of medicines sometimes better than doctors, but by no means they have the medical and psychiatric perspective. What do you think ? How we can make use of their tremendous experience ?
Veronika , it is not only patients but their relatives also misguide other patients. I have seen this myself at quite a few occasions. No doubt these patients can be made use of in self help groups but they should know their limitations. In countries like India where awareness about mental disorder is quite low , it is common practice to contact such patients and their relatives and take their advice.

I have found that doctors are very willing to send you home with samples of prozac, lexapro, zoloft, etc even if you tell them you are NOT DEPRESSED.

I have spoken to several other people that have encountered this with their doctors also. I have told my doctor that I am going through a stressful time, and feel anxious and worry often.

Not depression.

I understand the fact that some anti anxiety drugs such as valium and xanax can be abused, and or addictive, but as a responsible adult it bothers me that my doctor will send me home with packets of drugs that are not for anxiety, and do nothing to help it.

I mean I like the CCHR and many of its views but some are just too radical. Psychiatric Medications have been used for decades and truly help many people. Millions now can live their lives free from things like Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia etc… I know they can harm you and the doctors know and they all do it with caution. I think its too radical to ban all Psychiatric Medication. What is with CCHR?

Like can they become so delusional they think one of their obsessions have already happened? What is the best way to help a person like this at home after they have already seen doctors & taken medicines. How can you help them through one of their bad spikes?

Any good book recommendations?

Let’s face the facts. Starting with my psychiatrists analogy of depression, anxiety, and obsessions being like diabetes. If you have a chemical imbalance then you have it for life. Just like someone with diabetes needs insulin for life ,someone with a chemical imbalance needs medication (like SSRIs) for life.

Yet, many people (including the psychiatrists and doctors that give the meds) say it will just be for a period of time. Why is this?

Why don’t psychiatrists say you will need the meds for life when they give them to you?

Why do doctors and psychiatrists (not all) bother with other forms of therapy? These other therapies won’t restore any imbalance.

I say everyone diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorders, or OCD should go straight for the medication, and for life.

Agreed?

I have had two children since turning 40. I am now experincing signs of deprsession, I don’t want to be around people and I cry easily. I also have lost my sex drive. I feel hopeless! I can’t seem to get my doctors to listen to me. I’ve heard about chemical imbalances, but how do you know what the signs are? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

If so, what was the test? If there is no test, why do we let doctors tell us that we need medication for a chemical imbalance that may be something else or nothing but normal mood flucutions?

So i have anxiety and panic attacks been to 10 doctors had 5 blood work done including one in my wrist to check my oxygen level i had to Ecg’s Done i have 2 neurological test done Both score A+ and i had chest x rays front back side me laying down and also i had a paps and a physical and ear check so i still have shortness of breath (because I STILL THINK I’M DYING) which i don’t think i am people tell me m healthy so anybody know what i can do to control my anxiety and panic attacks i don’t want to take meds and do you think I’m gonna stop breathing…And i have been to a physicist he told me anxiety too and I’m 20 years old with and its embarrassing when the doctor comes to me and says its all in my head especially waiting in emergency for 12 hours
someone help i feel like I’m going crazy everyday i don’t want to eat because of the shortness of breath

I would like to see a psychiatrist to treat my depression but I don’t have health insurance. (I applied for private health insurance but was denied based on my medical history.) Is there a way to look up doctors who work on a sliding scale? I might need medication as well. I definitely won’t qualify for medicare but I’m not sure I can afford to pay full price for medication. Any ideas?

I am looking for any/all input about dealing with panic and anxiety disorders and other disorders they lead to such as agoriphobia and depression.

I need this information not only for myself, but I want to help others as well.

I began having sporadic panic attacks about 10 years ago. After about 3 years of wondering what was going on (since I was getting worse) I started to do research and assumed a self diagnosis, which was later confirmed by various doctors. My worse period (daily 24/7, was between the time I was diagnosed up to abot 3 years ago. I have been doing meditaion practice for about 8 years and Tai Chi and Yoga for about 3 years. I have had some major progress, but the sensations still come and go. I don’t really get depressed, but I certainly don’t live my life as fully as most people. I am an agoraphobic and I have been taking alprazolam for situation relief or when I feel like I’m going to lose it during a relapse. Want to write more, but out of space. Thanks

I have alot of social anxiety and regular anxiety also I have panic attacks. I just was wondering what yall think is the best social anxiety medication that yall have attemped cause I have severe social anxiety and I wont to find the right social anxiety medication to help fix my problem. I have tried a few and they have not helped and the doctors i have seen have not helped

So i dont have to go to therapy?
It annoys the life out of me how doctors dont advertise the fact that there not just there for physical health, but mental health too!

Psychiatry and Doctors engaged me to their selves that I can’t move and something unseen don’t let me out.
How can I get out of this Legal Mafia ?