Bipolar Disorder Is Like Having Two Serious Illnesses at Once

2015-08-31 00:00:00

Most people are casually familiar with bipolar disorder, although few understand the colossal strain it can have on the lives of sufferers and their loved ones. It's vital for people diagnosed as bipolar to open themselves up to treatment and for people close to them to be aware of the illness' ramifications. What's most important is to understand that no one chooses to be bipolar; you must learn to be calm and patient with people who suffer from it. It's not their fault that they lack mental wellness and their behavior during manic episodes is not reflective of who they really are.

Dr. Nicole Foubister is a professional psychiatrist with a background in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, as well as board certified forensic psychiatrist. She is currently on faculty at NYU School of Medicine and has been an attending psychiatrist at the NYU Medical Center, where she served three years as the Director of the Young Adult Unit. Dr. Foubister has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of many areas of concern including but not limited to anxiety, OCD, depression, attentional disorders, acting out behaviors as well as issues concerning relationships, career and identity.





Most people are casually familiar with bipolar disorder, although few understand the colossal strain it can have on the lives of sufferers and their loved ones. It's vital for people diagnosed as bipolar to open themselves up to treatment and for people close to them to be aware of the illness' ramifications. What's most important is to understand that no one chooses to be bipolar; you must learn to be calm and patient with people who suffer from it. It's not their fault that they lack mental wellness and their behavior during manic episodes is not reflective of who they really are.

Dr. Nicole Foubister is a professional psychiatrist with a background in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, as well as board certified forensic psychiatrist. She is currently on faculty at NYU School of Medicine and has been an attending psychiatrist at the NYU Medical Center, where she served three years as the Director of the Young Adult Unit. Dr. Foubister has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of many areas of concern including but not limited to anxiety, OCD, depression, attentional disorders, acting out behaviors as well as issues concerning relationships, career and identity.





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