Quote from lriffs:

Hi,New to this subject
..... daily life is a struggle,I was always treated with anti depressants,you name it I have been on it.None ever worked,I also have OCD,I have not been able to fall asleep at nights,even as a child,I was even hospitalized as a youg child and put on lithium,my marriage is strained,
....I truly beleive my father also has the same illness,any advice would be appreciated,I am sorry to go on,but I am kind of relieved to find out there might finally be a solution for me,also where do I go my primary dr.?What kind of testing do they do?thanks so much

Lithium and anti depressants are usually prescribed for bi-polar disorder. It is also hereditary. ADD & ADHD are also hereditary. Celiac disease can also cause bi-polar like tendencies. A good wook up by a neuropsych may lead you to a correct diagnosis.
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