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Just had my second appointment with my psychiatrist to talk about screening for bipolar. She wants me to take some time to research the medications and symptoms before we continue. What’s a good place to start?
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Anonymous 2d

mayo clinic has some info, same with goodrx. i don’t think you should get your information from tiktok… try just googling the med and look at results from medical facilities

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Anonymous 1d

There are many medications for bipolar but I want to mention lithium because it seems strange, but it's a common treatment for bipolar! I don't have bipolar but I am a psych student

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Anonymous 2d

This sounds stupid but tiktok search genuinely has good information as long as you watch professionals

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2d

Yea, I think I’m also gonna have someone sit with me while I do it so I can say my thoughts out loud, I think it will me make more sense of what I’m trying to absorb

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 1d

My psychiatrist said that there are only 5 FDA approved medications for treating bipolar, if she does diagnose me she wants to start me on latida

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 1d

*latuda

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