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Richard Niemeyer U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2	I can answer questions related to Lithium's inter/intracellular mechanisms of action, as it related to Bipolar Disorder. I cannot recommend medications as I am not a medical doctor I cannot answer questions related to the diagnosis and treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Libby Bonner Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 775	I can answers questions from family members of adult patients with serious mental illnesses. I am most familiar with bipolar disorder [manic-depression] and schizophrenia. I use principles of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill to provide clinical info, emotional support, and practical suggestions, including finances/insurance. Emphasis is on family health; family preservation and functioning; coping skills; and effective communications with patients [consumers] and with providers of services. <B> I am not qualified to help families with patients under 18</B> I cannot answer questions about herbal remedies.
Joyce A. Anthony Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 411	I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.
Ivan Goldberg, M.D. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 1579	I am a psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist with many years of expereince in treating individuals with depressions, manic-depression (Bipolar Disorder), other mood disorders,. I am especially interested in the psychopharmacologic treatment of individuals with so called "treatment-resistant" syndromes.
Jennifer U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.62 Timeliness 9.65 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 148	I can answer general questions related to type I, II, S.A.D., questions from individuals diagnosed bipolar or feel that they may be bipolar, questions from family & friends about bipolar disorder, and questions about social issues relating to bipolar disorder.
Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.66 Clarity of Response 9.70 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 296	Have worked as a psychotherapist for overv twenty years, dealing with many personality disorders

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Recent Answers

2009-11-05 Alderall for bipolar:

Hi Audreanna :-) After four days, the chances of the Adderal causing mania are very slim. Anti-depressants are a different class of medication, so they work over a longer period. Adderal tends to work

2009-11-01 Wrong dignosis?:

Dear ellie, This is very difficult to diagnose over the internet. As a Nutritional Psychologist I look upon these kind of problems from a nutritional point of view. I suggest that you familiarise

2009-10-28 Bipolar:

Hi Danielle . . . The change in mood you describe may or may not be related to your family history of mood disorders. There is no easy way for you to determine how serious those changes might be.

2009-10-25 mania with drinking alcohol:

HI dara, I am not in a position to diagnose her as being manic depressive or Bipolar. This is bet done in the hands of a psychiatrist. But extreme mood swings may also be a sign of hypoglycemia, in

2009-10-25 Bipolar Ex husband and children:

I would recommend against preventing any contact between your ex and the children you have from that relationship, mostly because of how frequently that seems to push the individual who is being cut out