Question about physical and mental form

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Okay, I am applying for nursing school in TN. I have came across a problem. The nusrsing application wants to know if I have ever had mental problems. I do not know if I was ever Dx with bipolar. Here is the story... I went to my NP and told him I though I was bipolar and he put me on a medication zyprexa and I went back about a week later and told the nurse practitioner that this med was (making me eat everything) So he put me on lithium. He wanted me to see a counsler and I never did and acually came off the med myself and have been fine. Did or could he dx me with bipolar without seeing the cousler??? When I apply at school and put no for mental ilness is this okay or do they see your medical records??? ( will I have to sign something allowing them to see my medical records?? What should I do??? How can I found out if it is in my medical record?? Thanks so much!

Thanks!!! I will get follow up care. I'm making an appointment in the morning.

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Okay, I made a appointment with my doctor and He said I didn't even have bipolar and laughed at me. He said I had nothing to worry about! YAY!!!!

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Okay, I made a appointment with my doctor and He said I didn't even have bipolar and laughed at me. He said I had nothing to worry about! YAY!!!!

It sounds like that takes care of your application dilemma.

But ..... you still need to be honest with yourself. If you are experiencing feelings and behaviors that get in the way of your success and happiness in life, then seek help. You deserve it to yourself to be healthy and cared for in all ways. You are worth it!

You can't take care of others effectively if you are not taking care of yourself.

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Okay, I made a appointment with my doctor and He said I didn't even have bipolar and laughed at me. He said I had nothing to worry about! YAY!!!!

See, this is exactly what I suspected and why one doesn't write stuff down on forms if they don't have the documentation to validate the statement. Don't ever identify with something unless it is true and you are satisfied with the consequences. Now, good luck in school.

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