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Do you think it's possible for someone with well-controlled by medication bipolar to get through medical school and residency? Will I have licensing trouble if I'm being treated for it?
I dunno, but I kind of have a hard time thinking that someone with bipolar disorder could and should go through med school. Treated or not.
This sounds pretty intolerant and ignorant, i'm sure, but it's just my opinion.
I suppose everyone can berate me on my submission and perhaps enlighten me? I'm sincerely open to opinion. thx.
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Do you think it's possible for someone with well-controlled by medication bipolar to get through medical school and residency? Will I have licensing trouble if I'm being treated for it?
Do you think it's possible for someone with well-controlled by medication bipolar to get through medical school and residency? Will I have licensing trouble if I'm being treated for it?
I would consider well-controlled as not having an major symptoms or mood swings. I haven't for the past two years. I have previously when I was younger been hospitalized for it, I am Bipolar I and I didn't know it at the time. But after finding the right medication, I'm finding I have little to no trouble with it at all.
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
Just because you "don't believe in medication" does not mean people don't need it.
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
I think that Bipolar disorder is a disease that needs to be constantly monitored and treated through medication. It is a lifelong battle that often has many blips even when treated properly. I am thankful that I don't have to bear that burden. Life is hard enough as is.
I am skeptical of doctors that have to battle a disorder like that. The same can be said of doctors that are recovering alcoholics or drug addicts.
My doctor is a recovering alcoholic. He is a great doctor and I will keep him until he retires. People do make mistakes and learn from them. Doctors are human too.
Like I said, I am skeptical. This does not mean that people do not deserve a second chance, but I think that having serious problems like that take a lot of energy to battle and control.
They do. But from what I know about addiction (I have a few in recovery in my family) is that the hardest part is the first couple years. After someone has 3+ years under their belt they are pretty darn stable. In fact, they are as "normal" as they were before. But I would not want a doctor with less than 5 years of sobriety/clean time to be my personal physician. Anything more than that I am cool with.
I suppose we are in partial agreement. The part where we part is regarding a person being "normal" after treatment.
I think once a person develops a problem, such as alcoholism, I view it as a disease that requires constant vigilance and management. At any point that person can lapse. That is why groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous hold weekly meetings. The most successful recovering alcoholics attend meetings for the rest of their lives. There are inevitably times of weakness and one drink can set an alcoholic back to pre-treatment levels.
Unlike a "non drinker" an alcoholic can't have just one drink. It is a tough disease to manage.
I worded it wrong. What I meant was that they "function" normally. Your right, addiction is a life long thing. But it does get way easier as time goes by, from what I have observed, and from my own experience kicking smoking cigs.
Respectfully, your opinion is, if nothing else, ill-informed. First, the Americans with disabilities act protects your right to attend medical school even with a well-treated illness such as bi-polar.I dunno, but I kind of have a hard time thinking that someone with bipolar disorder could and should go through med school. Treated or not.
This sounds pretty intolerant and ignorant, i'm sure, but it's just my opinion.
I suppose everyone can berate me on my submission and perhaps enlighten me? I'm sincerely open to opinion. thx.
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Respectfully, your opinion is, if nothing else, ill-informed. First, the Americans with disabilities act protects your right to attend medical school even with a well-treated illness such as bi-polar.
There are a host of treatments for bipolar as you already well know. This is something you will have to contend with for the rest of your life as you also well know.
In addition to consulting with your mental health professional, my suggestion is that you contact medical schools early regarding your situation. I think you will find that they will be supportive and informative. Moreover, if you have generally been able to succeed academically, professionally and socially despite your bipolar, you may find that the illness is an asset because you ability to persevere will reflect as strength of character in the face of adversity. In addition you've got a good essay topic.
I could go on, the point is, SDN is really good for some things, but not so good for others, such as telling you what your limitations should or shouldn't be.
Good luck!
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
Secondly, regarding Premedhopeful's comments, I think that he/she is desperately misinformed regarding Bipolar Disorder. This is not an illness that can be controlled through wishful thinking or diet and exercise. It needs to be controlled through medication and ideally some therapy.
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
so what other widely-recognized diseases do you not "believe" in?
OP, I highly suggest you check out Kay Redfield Jamison, an MD who is a professor at Johns Hopkins, an expert on bipolar, and living with the condition herself. An Unquiet Mind is her memoir of living with bipolar as a medical professional.
Statistically, there are many MDs and medstudents with bipolar and other forms of mental illness. There is no reason for you to disclose during the admissions process if your condition is well controlled (as it sounds like it is) but you should remain vigilant. Make an appointment at your school's counseling center as soon as you start med school and continue going even when your life gets busy. Tell a few close friends about your bipolar and tell them what to watch out for so that if you do become manic again, you get the treatment you need quickly.
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
that's my 2 cents
I don't believe in medication for bipolar disease. they just might have a bad mood once in a while like me, I get bitchy when I'm stressed but you need to learn to control emotions, stress level, and find some time for fun/socializing in order to be healthy
thats my 2 cents
Personally, it all depends on the specific individual...I think it's all about work ethic and the person can overcome the illness with or without medication.