Medical Alert IDs for Bipolar Disorder
Most people are familiar with medical alert jewelry for those "hidden" medical conditions - diabetes, heart problems, drug and food allergies, etc. - that may cause life-threatening emergencies. However, those with mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety disorders as well as those who take medications on a regular basis may also want to consider using this a medical ID. It is an invaluable resource that may just save your life. And it doesn’t have to cost you any more than a printout.
Why should I consider a medical ID? What types of medical IDs are available? What information should I include on my medical ID? What if I can't afford a medical ID? Here are a few points to consider. ~Kimberly
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I have been wearing a medical alert bracelet for several years and it is just to identify my medical issue as bipolar. There are many styes to choose from, some being more I.D. bracelet looking than others. The style you can choose may depend on the amount of information you need to put on the I.D. I had my name, birthdate and 2 emergency contact numbers engraved on the front and then the back lists all the meds I take. I had to order one of the larger bracelets because I take 7 different meds each day. I highly recommend anyone with bipolar to wear one at all times. I never take mine off. It’s just like part of my arm. It’s like I don’t even know it’s there. There are 2 times when the information on my bracelet has been used. Once for the first responders who arrived when I attempted suicide with an OD and another time when I was in a hospital for some surgery. I got mine through a wedsite identifyyourself.com or
americanmedicalid.com
I wear an I.D. bracelet which has my bipolar diagnoses and other conditions and meds. I am on medic alert, its more expensive than a store boughten one but it helps with the info.
I have a MedicAlert bracelet which states that I have bipolar. It only lists the bipolar not the meds or who to call. It is from the MedicAlert company. If something happens to me, medical personnel can just call the 1.800 number to get the information of who to call and what my meds are.
I’m bi-polar and I use the Medic Alert ID bracelet and pay the reasonable annual membership fee, too. It’s worth it. They keep ALL your information on file. The EMTs call the number on your bracelet for your information beyond your diagnosis (EVERYthing – name, age, date of birth, blood type…). If you are bi-polar, you should MOST DEFINITELY wear a medical ID of some sort and not just a wallet card, which can become separated from you. A bracelet or pendant that identifies you as bi-polar (Medic Alert engraves the underside so no one sees it except you and the paramedics if necessary) should be worn 24/7, at ALL times.