How Can I Get Help With Bipolar II Disorder?
He is now 14, so I have some experience with this particular diagnosis. As Marshall indicates in the DB, I, too, am an American, and so I don’t know precisely how the system works in the UK, but I can talk from an American perspective. In the US this type of diagnosis means you need to work with a psychiatrist (a medical doctor) in order to get the prescriptions for the medication you need. You may also work with a psychologist to help you take control of your illness and develop tools for managing your moods. You may choose to go into hospital at times if you have lost control of your emotions and are a “risk to yourself or others.” Having a good counselor to work with can help you do these things. In fact, I would suggest that your counselor communicate with your GP, relaying the reasons why he or she has come to this conclusion in regards to your potential diagnosis. Then your GP can refer you as necessary to the various professionals you will need. First of all, the primary treatme
