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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Jane Dillon Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Politeness N/A Response Time(hr) 53.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 53.8 Total Questions 3	I am a spiritual counsellor, and can answer questions on the spiritual aspects of Bi-Polar and other mental illnesses. If you have a question ASK ME and I will put your mind at ease to what is really going on for you. Don't be scared by what the medical professional say about Bi-Polar or the negative press. You are a very special person and have special qualities. Ask me and I will direct you to some resources that will confirm your long standing beliefs, of if you like start by reading the web page at the following link: http://www.reconnections.net/schizo_shamanic.htm. I have limited knowledge concerning medical treatments or medication, although I have some knowledge and will try me best to answer them.
Jennifer U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.72 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 62.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.0 Total Questions 263	I am available to answer questions of a general nature about bipolar disorder, provide online resources that address bipolar disorder in a more in-depth manner and sources to serve as a starting point for those looking for substantial information on the illness from a healthcare professional approach. I am not a doctor or a psychiatrist, my background is based in personal experience and extensive reading in my own process of understanding my diagnosis. I can also take questions that deal with the social issues surrounding bipolar disorder such as relationships; coping for family, friends, and the patient; marriage, choosing to start a family and related. Answers to questions of a legal nature will provide general information but anyone with a serious legal problem should consult an attorney licensed to practice in their jurisdiction.
Ivan Goldberg, M.D. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 9.94 Response Time(hr) 10.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.9 Total Questions 1974	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.
Joanne Chang Singapore On Vacation returns 03/01/2012 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 10.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.5 Total Questions 55	I can answer questions pertaining to coping well with mental illness, being most familiar with bipolar disorder. I focus on approaching life from a wellness model and strongly believe that, with the right approach (sufficient insight coupled with positive action and adequate support), individuals with bipolar disorder can lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives. I am most happy to help by way of providing clinical information / psychoeducation, practical suggestions, and a third-party (hopefully, objective) point-of-view to increase insight. I am not medically-trained and am therefore not qualified to answer specific prescription-related questions.

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Recent Answers

2012-01-05 Reaction to Zoloft:

Hi Darci . . . An increase in impulsiveness is sometimes seen in people taking antidepressants. If accompanied by racing thoughts, a cluttered mind, insomnia, and/or irritability it may represent hypomania

2012-01-05 trazodone:

Hi Earl . . . A search of the medical literature via PubMed fails to turn up any contraindications for the use of trazodone in people with high blood pressure. I have been prescribing trazodone as a

2011-12-22 Possible bipolar dx:

Hi Elise . . . I may be wrong but it sounds as if you have been evaluated by a psychologist rather than by a psychiatrist. One of the indicators of bipolar disorder is a history of having chronic depression

2011-12-13 Anti depressants in Bipolar:

Hi, Karan . . . It has been my experience that about 2/3 of people with bipolar depression can be successfully treated without the use of antidepressants. While some people do need antidepressants,

2011-12-12 Lamictal:

Hi Wendy . . . I have treated many patients with Lamictal some since 1987. A few developed a rash during the early stages of treatment, but most of those were able to remain on Lamictal. In no instance

Bipolar Disorder/Experts

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