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Bipolar depression
Is bipolar depression a mental illness? If bipolar depression is a mental illness am I eligible for getting reservation under government job?
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There is a whole disorder Bipolar disorder. Bipolar depression is one phase of this disorder, and yes its a mental disorder, but managable with medication and psychotherapy hand in hand. There should be not any problem in getting government job and reservations, but you should clarify with some government official or expert to answer that.
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Please vist Paychiatrist for medication part and clinical psychologist for psychotherapy.
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder which affects the mood. On one pole is high mood or irritability called mania other pole is characterized by clinical features of low mood called depression.
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it is treatable. please consult a Psychiatrist
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there should be no discrimination on grounds of mental health. in fact employers need to be sensitive and considerate
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Dr. Anamika Gupta
Psychotherapist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi..I would like to know how do you get to know about the Bipolar Depression? Have you consulted a Counselor? Or is it self declaration? To help you in a better way I would advise you to please connect with aCounseling Psychologist or therapist without any further delay.Take Care
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