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<title>Psych Central Answers / Recent Questions / Bipolar</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:46:50 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is it possible for bipolar meds (abilify, depakote) to cause parkinson's disease? Or Pseudoparkinson's?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Is_it_possible_for_bipolar_meds_abilify_depakote_to_cause_parkinsons_disease_Or_Pseudoparkinsons/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Is_it_possible_for_bipolar_meds_abilify_depakote_to_cause_parkinsons_disease_Or_Pseudoparkinsons/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:46:50 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Husband took Invega in December, began drooling, shuffling, slurred speech.  Then they tried Abilify, not as bad but still not with it.  Neurologist diagnosed parkinson's 4/2/2008 He did fine at first and now all he wants to do it sleep.  Parkinson's symptoms are gone.  Is it possible that the drugs could have caused the parkinson's symptoms an<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quit Smoking and Bipolar]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Quit_Smoking_and_Bipolar/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Quit_Smoking_and_Bipolar/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:27:20 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I am interested in quitting smoking and during my previous two attempts to quit, I went into a ultradian rapid cycle mixed state. Is there anyone out there who IS bipolar and has successfully quit smoking?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What may cause my sister to behave irrationally?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/What_may_cause_my_sister_to_behave_irrationally/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/What_may_cause_my_sister_to_behave_irrationally/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:51:26 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
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<description><![CDATA[She has recently verbally attacked and accused family members of treating her badly - both in childhood (30 years ago), and currently. Has taken pain medication for a few years, stemming from a car accident injury. Has inaccurate recall of events, often repeated as justification for the accusations.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Did I fake Bipolar Disorder, or could something else be wrong with me?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Did_I_fake_Bipolar_Disorder_or_could_something_else_be_wrong_with_me/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Did_I_fake_Bipolar_Disorder_or_could_something_else_be_wrong_with_me/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:33:44 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Did_I_fake_Bipolar_Disorder_or_could_something_else_be_wrong_with_me/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I was given a diagnosis of Bipolar I about one and a half years ago. After a very rocky eight months and two hospitalizations, I became relatively stable and I have stayed that way for quite some time.  I am currently taking Lamictal and Seroquel for my &quot;condition.&quot; I am not sure if I really am bipolar; I have a lot of trouble with my diagnosis <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How do you convince someone they need help?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_convince_someone_they_need_help-1/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_convince_someone_they_need_help-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:55:12 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_convince_someone_they_need_help-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We think my son is bipolar and I feel I have no where else to go right now, my husband just doesn't want to deal with it anymore.It all started with him 10 years ago. It was pretty bad at that time but I lived in denial. My husband dealt with it. We had my son go to a mental health facility but he left in 2 or 3 days. I remember I didn't want <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Am I Bipolar II?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_Bipolar_II/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_Bipolar_II/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:22:17 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_Bipolar_II/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last 10-15 years (I'm 33), I have had several episodes of depression with suicidal thoughts, though I thought for a long time that this was the result of my despair at not being able to get past a severe anxiety disorder (phobia/panic problems).  I have also had hypomanic episodes, but this has always been when I have been on SSRIs, and <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could I be bi-polar?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Could_I_be_bi-polar/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Could_I_be_bi-polar/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 17:08:51 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Could_I_be_bi-polar/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I asked this question to the Psych Central page, but want input.  Could I be bi-polar, please read below.I am wonder if I may be bi-polar.  All my life that I can remember I have always had anger problems, but not at one thing.  Little stuff would set me off in a fit of rage, my family just wrote if off as me being just a teenager.  Also I was<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I am seeking advice on moving on/pursuing relationship]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_am_seeking_advice_on_moving_onpursuing_relationship/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_am_seeking_advice_on_moving_onpursuing_relationship/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 19:49:34 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_am_seeking_advice_on_moving_onpursuing_relationship/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[My fiance who I have been w/for 6 years broke up w/me suddenly. We have had a volatile relationship due to his untreated bipolar. He has extreme mood swings and has always taken his moods out on me. I still love and miss him so much and it's been 2 months. He is now calling me again and told me he regrets breaking up. I don't know what to do bec<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How do I deal with this?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_I_deal_with_this-1/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_I_deal_with_this-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 09:57:05 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_I_deal_with_this-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is kind of long but I don't know what I am dealing with here. I cheated on my husband 1 time about 5 yrs. ago. I know I am not a cheater never have been never want to again ( yes I was in a depressed/bipolar/ocd state of mind and no I am not blaming the illnesses but at that time I only knew for sure I had OCD and although I now know it was <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LITHIUM all new to me - 1st day new med - plus Clonazepam to sleep combo]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/LITHIUM_all_new_to_me_-_1st_day_new_med_-_plus_Clonazepam_to_sleep_combo/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/LITHIUM_all_new_to_me_-_1st_day_new_med_-_plus_Clonazepam_to_sleep_combo/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:38:05 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/LITHIUM_all_new_to_me_-_1st_day_new_med_-_plus_Clonazepam_to_sleep_combo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[1st day ON Lithium - feeling like a zombie, dumb-like.  Will this last?  Or will I level out and feel more like myself more balanced over time as far<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I just started on LITHIUM today! - tonight in fact - LOW dose 150mg 2x daily.]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_just_started_on_LITHIUM_today_-_tonight_in_fact_-_LOW_dose_150mg_2x_daily-/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_just_started_on_LITHIUM_today_-_tonight_in_fact_-_LOW_dose_150mg_2x_daily-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:26:42 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_just_started_on_LITHIUM_today_-_tonight_in_fact_-_LOW_dose_150mg_2x_daily-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Diagnosed with Bipolar recently. I have been suffering for well over 25+ yrs with this illness--progressively gotten worse as I have aged markedly my<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What can I do with so many diagnosis, I need help.]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/What_can_I_do_with_so_many_diagnosis_I_need_help-/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/What_can_I_do_with_so_many_diagnosis_I_need_help-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:02:26 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/What_can_I_do_with_so_many_diagnosis_I_need_help-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I was abused as a child, followed by a sexual assault. I have been turned inside out, have trouble with reality vs. dreams, memory, inability to func<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can a change from an immaculate house to ABSOLUTE filth (animal feces, mold) be a sign of bipolar?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Can_a_change_from_an_immaculate_house_to_ABSOLUTE_filth_animal_feces_mold_be_a_sign_of_bipolar-1/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Can_a_change_from_an_immaculate_house_to_ABSOLUTE_filth_animal_feces_mold_be_a_sign_of_bipolar-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:34:17 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Can_a_change_from_an_immaculate_house_to_ABSOLUTE_filth_animal_feces_mold_be_a_sign_of_bipolar-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[My sister was on Prozac about 5 years ago.  Now she says she's not taking it anymore.  5 years ago her house was really clean. Now her house is UNBE<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Am I mental?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_mental/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_mental/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:50:24 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Am_I_mental/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Let me put it this way:Depression Quiz  71 Severe depression  Bipolar Screen  58 Bipolar disorder - Serious symptoms  Schizophrenia S<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[can bipolar be inherited]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/can_bipolar_be_inherited/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/can_bipolar_be_inherited/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:52:58 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/can_bipolar_be_inherited/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[my grandson had a baby boy out of wedlock he is now 10 months old.when the baby was less than 2 months old,the mother left the child with its father <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How do you find out if you have bipolar?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:35:10 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/How_do_you_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Well i for a long time i have felt good one second and the next be very mad and angry for no reason. I have my brother that has Bipolar and my cousin<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[what is the difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder ?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_is_the_difference_between_bipolar_and_borderline_personality_disorder_/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_is_the_difference_between_bipolar_and_borderline_personality_disorder_/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:23:53 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_is_the_difference_between_bipolar_and_borderline_personality_disorder_/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[how do you know if you were misdiagnosed?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are voices due to lack of sleep or mania?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Are_voices_due_to_lack_of_sleep_or_mania-1/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Are_voices_due_to_lack_of_sleep_or_mania-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:35:35 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Are_voices_due_to_lack_of_sleep_or_mania-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I am  bipolar and under a lot of stress that hastaken a tole on my sleep.   For the past 2 weeks sleep hasbeen minimal and now I hear voices.  Ju<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[keep loving or am I stupid to tolorate bipolar boyfriend]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/keep_loving_or_am_I_stupid_to_tolorate_bipolar_boyfriend/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/keep_loving_or_am_I_stupid_to_tolorate_bipolar_boyfriend/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:43:26 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/keep_loving_or_am_I_stupid_to_tolorate_bipolar_boyfriend/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today my boyfriend came home with a beer (taking bipolar meds prohib alcohol and colitis) I asked him to dump it, he says I am in a mood, now what?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hello, I was wondering how they test to find out if you have bipolar disorder?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Hello_I_was_wondering_how_they_test_to_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar_disorder/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Hello_I_was_wondering_how_they_test_to_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar_disorder/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:16:01 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/Hello_I_was_wondering_how_they_test_to_find_out_if_you_have_bipolar_disorder/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hello, I was wondering how they test to find out if you have bipolar disorder?I do not know if I have the disorder but I have similar episodes they<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[reading support for hubby ??]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/reading_support_for_hubby_/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/reading_support_for_hubby_/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:08:28 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/reading_support_for_hubby_/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Possible suggestions of books that have actually helped with aiding spouses support, conflict resolutions, ways to help me calm down<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[what can i take for aggression]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_can_i_take_for_aggression/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_can_i_take_for_aggression/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:22:48 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/what_can_i_take_for_aggression/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[hey there i have been trying to find something i can take for my aggression or irritability which leads to ridiculous behaviour. I am easily proved, <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I have Oseoarthritis and Bi Polar disorder and Iwant to know how I can create new relationships in my Life?]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_Oseoarthritis_and_Bi_Polar_disorder_and_Iwant_to_know_how_I_can_create_new_relationships_in_my_Life/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_Oseoarthritis_and_Bi_Polar_disorder_and_Iwant_to_know_how_I_can_create_new_relationships_in_my_Life/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:09:58 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_Oseoarthritis_and_Bi_Polar_disorder_and_Iwant_to_know_how_I_can_create_new_relationships_in_my_Life/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have the following Diagnosis: Bi Polar,PTSD,Osteoarthritis, Brain Tumor Surgery Recovery,I am trying to start dating again and all the Medical issu<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I have a deep need to be needed.  I am constantly changing things jobs especially.]]></title>
<link>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_a_deep_need_to_be_needed-__I_am_constantly_changing_things_jobs_especially-/</link>
<comments>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_a_deep_need_to_be_needed-__I_am_constantly_changing_things_jobs_especially-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:21:39 CST</pubDate>
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<category>Bipolar</category>
<guid>http://answers.psychcentral.com/Bipolar/I_have_a_deep_need_to_be_needed-__I_am_constantly_changing_things_jobs_especially-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have always wondered if I could be bipolar,  I am very impulsive, have a deep need to be needed, constantly changing jobs, convinced i should and c<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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