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While we are not allowed to give out specific Dr. names, my suggestion would be to find a board certified Psychiatrist - not a psychologist.
A psychiatrist is a medical Dr. who can prescribe medication and do a full-evaluation on your husband, then recommend what type of treatment would be the most helpful.
I googled, "how to find a board certified psychiatrist in Arizona", and got responses like this one:
http://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms/cities/AZ-Arizona-Psychiatrists.html
Once you have a list of qualified Dr.'s, then go thru your insurance company, and find out which psysicians take your insurance.
Hope this helps! Take care, and good luck to you both,
-KathleenView Thread

-KathleenView Thread

I know how hard this all is, and I really feel for you!!
I think its smart not to give up yet......there is help and hope out there!
What about finding a new psychiatrist? Now that you have a diagnosis, can you find a good female one in your area to see and treat your daughter?
I have found a lot of support through NAMI. They have many meetings and functions to help support the parents of children with mental illness.
Here is their link:
http://nami.org/
There is also the DBSA, who may have some local support for you:
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
I always find it helpful to talk to other parents going thru the same issues.....they can offer ideas and support for you locally.
Keep searching for help and support, you are not alone out there!
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

This is a link for the book Brooke Shield's wrote about her battle with postpartum depression. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Down-Came-Rain-Depression-Recovery/dp/071814841X
Maybe reading it will give you (and your wife) some insight and let her know she's not alone in her struggles.
Take care!
-KathleenView Thread

Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

Yes, it is more common than not to be on 2, or even 3-meds to control bipolar symptoms.
My daughter is on 3, with great success - Lamictal, risperdal and seroquel.
If your pdoc wrote a script for lithium then I'd follow his instruction. As for weight gain, it can happen, but with regular exercise and eating the same amount of food you do now, you shouldn't need to worry.
My daughter's pdoc always says "a stable brain chemistry is first and foremost".
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

http://exchanges.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder-exchange
My daughter has taken seroquel XR for years with great results, but am wondering why pdoc didn't put you on a mood stabilizer med if he says you have Bipolar ?
I'd ask him about that at your next visit.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

You don't mention (other than encopresis) what your daughters symptoms are ?? Are you having difficulties w/both daughters, and how old are they ?
A little more info. would be helpful, thanks!
-KathleenView Thread

I'm sorry you and deeperin2 are feeling this way *hugs*
There are ways you can feel better, baby steps, and each day make a baby step.
Take a homeless person some food.
Go to a nursing home and bring flowers.
Go to the SPCA and spend some time with the animals.
Go to the local homeless shelter and talk.
Then make the Dr. appt. you need to make and go.
Thinking outside your world is enlightening and necessary otherwise you just wallow in yourself and that is very unhealthy.
I know depression is dark and ugly and meds are super important - but so is self-care.
Go out and do something out of your norm today, you'll be proud of yourself and others will too, I promise.
((((((((((((((Big Hugs & Support)))))))))))))))
-KathleenView Thread

Found a good article to read online about postpartum - - here it is:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/postpartum_depression.htm
I wish you the best in helping your partner get treatment.
-KathleenView Thread
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