Bipolar Is ... The Monster
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Sunny writes that bipolar disorder takes away a natural, happy zest for life and makes her hate her own mind.
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Antidepressants & Abnormal Bleeding: Is There a Link?
Monday October 30, 2006
It is widely accepted that a shortage of the neurotransmitter Serotonin is a likely candidate for causing depression. However, many people are not aware that Serotonin plays a role in ... Read More
Risperdal Medication Profile
Sunday October 29, 2006
Risperdal - generic risperidone - is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved to treat schizophrenia, manic and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. This article covers ... Read More
Bipolar Is ... Struggle or Slavery
Saturday October 28, 2006
For Jerod, unmedicated bipolar was a constant struggle between mania and depression. Being medicated means being a slave to side effects. Life on meds isn't so much better as just ... Read More
But the Days Grow Short ...
Friday October 27, 2006
After a summer that glowed with good mental health, my mood has darkened as the days have shortened. Some of it has to be Seasonal Affective Disorder, but there are ... Read More
Lamictal Medication Profile
Thursday October 26, 2006
Lamictal - generic lamotrigine - is an anticonvulsant epilepsy medication approved for use as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Be on the lookout for a possible ... Read More
Bipolar Is ... Never Finishing
Monday October 23, 2006
Stellablu writes that for her, bipolar disorder is never finishing what she starts, be it relationships, friends, a future.
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Geodon Side Effects
Sunday October 22, 2006
Geodon - generic ziprasidone - is an antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses where psychotic features are present. This article ... Read More
Help me talk to my friend
Saturday October 21, 2006
Ebeth writes: My friend says I rarely ask, "How do you feel? What have you been up to?" This is especially confusing because I recently put all kinds of ... Read More
Bipolar Is ... A Nasty Ride
Friday October 20, 2006
To Redd, bipolar disorder is dark lows, anger and frustration. She has only occasional hypomania since starting medications and feels that her life has been stolen. Searching for the right ... Read More
Abilify Medication Profile
Thursday October 19, 2006
Abilify - generic Aripiprazole - is approved to treat schizophrenia and the manic and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. It is also approved for maintenance use in bipolar disorder. Article ... Read More
From About Pediatrics: Flu Shot Delays
Wednesday October 18, 2006
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently alerted pediatricians and parents "that there will be a delay in getting flu shots for children 6 months of age through age 3 until ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder Is ... Dancing or Trudging
Tuesday October 17, 2006
For Misstasia, bipolar disorder is dancing in the sunshine or trudging in the rain - and more.
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From Hospital to Graduation!
Sunday October 15, 2006
Sandra, a member of our forum, relates her personal experience with diagnosis of bipolar disorder, medication trials, the good and bad days, and the success of graduating from college despite ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder Is ... Fear
Saturday October 14, 2006
Thrakem describes bipolar disorder as something he doesn't understand, along with great fear.
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Cyclothymic Disorder
Thursday October 12, 2006
Cyclothymic Disorder (aka Cyclothymia) is a form of Bipolar Disorder consisting of periods in which symptoms of hypomania or depression are present but do not constitute a major manic or ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder Is ... A Thief
Wednesday October 11, 2006
To Lynnie, bipolar disorder is a thief that can steal her family and her life. From our "What is Bipolar Disorder to You?" series.
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Highly Sensitive to Noise?
Tuesday October 10, 2006
On our Main Forum, Drop-In Jane writes:
"I was wondering, are any of you highly sensitive to noise? I'm moving, and part of the reason is that the walls here are ... Read More
Topamax Medication Profile
Monday October 9, 2006
Topamax - generic Topiramate - is an anticonvulsant approved for use in treating epilepsy and migraine headaches. It is also frequently prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder. Studies are ongoing to ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder Is ... by CJ
Sunday October 8, 2006
To CJ, bipolar disorder is a curse and a blessing, the source of both creativity and despair. The latest in our series, "What is Bipolar Disorder to You?"
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What is a Mixed Episode?
Saturday October 7, 2006
Using the strict definition, a mixed episode can only be experienced by someone with Bipolar I disorder. However, many researchers - and many patients - agree that there are several ... Read More
Generic Drugs - Friend or Foe?
Friday October 6, 2006
This article discusses why generic medications can be sold at a far lower cost than their brand name counterparts, what the standards are for production of generic drugs, and why ... Read More
Lia's Answer to "What is Bipolar Disorder to You?"
Thursday October 5, 2006
To Lia, having bipolar disorder means a lifelong struggle to sort out who she really is amid ultra-rapid cycling and mixed-up thinking.
Photo by Giel Op 't Veld.
10 Medication Safety Tips
Wednesday October 4, 2006
For many of us, prescription drugs are a fact of life and with the day to day medication routine it is easy to get a little blasé forgetting that these ... Read More
Types of Manic Symptoms Seen in Children
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Not all children with bipolar disorder may be getting properly identified because they fall just short of meeting diagnostic criteria for the disorder–criteria that is based on adult experiences–finds a ... Read More
Medical Identification Systems and Jewelry
Monday October 2, 2006
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 ... Read More
RedheadLPN's Perception of Bipolar Disorder
Sunday October 1, 2006
To RedheadLPN, bipolar disorder means sabotage of everything that is important to her.
(Photo by Dez Pain)