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Consider Bipolar depression when antidepressants are not working
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Consider Bipolar depression when antidepressants are not working

One of the most common presentations to a family doctor or psychiatrist is for symptoms of depression. These symptoms include feeling low in mood, but also having sleep and appetite changes, low energy, poor concentration and a lack of interest in things that would normally bring joy like hobbies and
28 Jan 2024 3 min read
Should I take medication for my mental health?
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Should I take medication for my mental health?

Taking medication for mental health is a very personal decision.  Patients tell me of the stigma they feel when on medications classified as antidepressants or antipsychotics. When deciding to take a medication for mental health, the principals from other realms of medicine apply: 1. Know why you are taking the
05 Jul 2023 3 min read
Missing Mania
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Missing Mania

A patient tells me that the lithium is working.  "It keeps me neutral", she says. "How do you feel about that?" I ask. She tells me that she had a panic attack on her way home from the bus stop and that it lasted for several
11 Jun 2023 3 min read
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