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Bipolar Disorder/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.
What do you like about this subject?
Bipolar disorder is still vastly misunderstood--yet it has many good points. I like to help educate the general public on this disorder and make them understand that this diagnosis is not the end of the world.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I'd like to learn the exact cause of this disorder to better help find effective treatment options.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| lily | 09/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for your reply. i really ..... |
| Sam | 07/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | Thanks for you information/advice. What you mentioned ..... |
| Susan | 06/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Joyce! I appreciate your knowledge ..... |
| sandy bailey | 06/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I have said it before. I think ..... |
| sandy bailey | 05/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I thought Joyce was very helpful, honest ..... |
Recent Answers from Joyce A. Anthony
2011-08-20 bipolar grandson:
Hello Vicki: I'm not sure I see what your question(s) are, but I didn't want to just reject this. Could you please be a bit more specific as to what the question is? Are you looking for the next step
2011-07-31 step daughter:
Lynn: I'm afraid I wasn't able to discern exactly what your question is here. I have a question for you--why are you subjecting yourself to what amounts to abuse? If I were you, I would leave the
2011-07-29 Brother's BiPolar Characteristics vs. Being Manipulative:
Rachel: You are on the right track--it is time "tough love" come into play with your brother. By helping him with money and such, it is only making it possible for him to continue as he is. There is
2011-07-11 bi polar:
Hello Sam: With a grandparent and one parent having bipolar disorder, your daughter would have a thirty percent chance of also having it. At her age, however, I'd take the "watch and see" stance unless
2011-07-06 normal mood in bipolar:
April: With bipolar disorder, there are many times when the person's mood is completely normal. As time continues and the disorder is left untreated, those times get shorter and further apart, but
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