03/07/04 - Jayson Blair Has Bipolar Disorder
Jayson Blair scandalized the journalism world by copying and fabricating dozens of news stories when he worked at the New York Times. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Viewing his actions in terms of a bipolar profile helps make his behavior more understandable.

2/26/04 - Symptoms of Bipolar Depression - Part 1, Changes in Activity
A depressive episode may be mild or severe, but it is important to recognize the signals as early as possible. In this first of six parts we look at a group of symptoms under the heading of activity or energy level changes.

12/14/03 - Andy Behrman on Electroboy, The Movie
The news is out that Tobey Maguire will produce and perhaps star in the movie based on Andy Behrman's best-selling novel Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania - and here Andy gives his first interview following the announcement to About Bipolar Disorder's Community Coordinator Erica with a little help from Guide Marcia.

11/13/03 - Medicating Upward
From bipolar depression upward toward positive stability via medications - five medication changes in eight weeks - here is the story week by week of the changes and their results. Part of "I'm Bipolar."

10/2/03 - Depression
Documents specific symptoms and behaviors I have recognized in myself that indicate I am suffering from depression. More of the "I'm Bipolar" series.

8/13/03 - Approaching Surgery
From the "I'm Bipolar" series: In just a week I will be having surgery on my right lung. I will not know until I wake up whether part of the lung was removed because of cancer. Preparation has required stressful lifestyle changes, and medication adjustments are compounding the stress. Insights into the life of one "beeper" under pressure.

8/10/03 - Truths About Bipolar Disorder
EricaHOST writes an open letter to the newly diagnosed, spelling out some basic truisms in the bipolar world as well as things you can do to help yourself.

8/3/03 - The South Beach Diet
After several years of trying to lose weight via exercise of various kinds, I'm on a diet - the South Beach Diet. I had good reasons for choosing this program, although implementing it has not been the easiest thing in the world. But I'm sticking with it, and here's why. More of the "I'm Bipolar" series.

7/20/03 - Lose Weight - That's an Order!
All the medication-induced weight gain has led to other complications - high cholesterol, high blood pressure, low back problems and more. Exercise just has not helped. What now? From the "I'm Bipolar" series.

7/8/03 - Hospital Inpatient Experiences
Article by Community Member Cassa. From someone who knows - a detailed description of what you may encounter during psychiatric hospitalization as an inpatient.

6/1/03 - Overcommitment = Stress²
See how the hypomania of a gardener's mixed episode can create stress and anxiety that last after the hypomania is gone. Part of the "I'm Bipolar" series.

5/11/03 - Name That Episode!
What do you call an episode that has elements of hypomania but is characterized by exhaustion at the end of each day? Part of the "I'm Bipolar" series.

5/2/03 - Living Mania-Free
Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy, talks about life after stabilization - living with the "loss" of mania.

5/2/03 - One Year Later - Keeping Tabs on Electroboy
Guest contributor Carrie Crockett gives us an exclusive interview with Electroboy author Andy Behrman.

4/6/03 - Taming the Fight or Flight Response
Second in a series on using breathing exercises to ease anxiety and tension. This article discusses the physical changes that happen when a person perceives something as a threat and why some people experience this reaction too easily. Included is a three-part breath exercise for reducing stress.

3/22/03 - Easing Anxiety Naturally
Guest author JoAnn Revak explores methods to ease anxiety by discharging tension and gives a beginners' exercise in breath work. These techniques can be useful whether you are taking anti-anxiety medications or not.

2/16/03 - Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 3 of 3: Online to Offline - Taking the Leap. Here are several ways to protect yourself if you decide to have a face-to-face meeting with someone you have met online. Also included are some valuable tips on what to do if you find yourself the object of cyberstalking.

2/14/03 - Managing Stress in Times of Unrest
Times of national tragedy, war fears and world unrest can lead to raised anxiety levels which can be triggering to bipolar people. We offer coping tips to help you deal with the extra stress of external crises.

2/9/03 - Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 2 of 3: Warning Signals and Self-Protection. When you are attracted to someone you only know over the internet, there any many "red flags" to watch for and many ways you can protect yourself from getting involved with the wrong person.

2/2/03 - Neurontin for Bipolar Creates Lawsuit
Not only does the lawsuit allege that Parke-Davis illegally marketed Neurontin to physicians without FDA approval - but recent research studies say Neurontin is not effective for bipolar disorder after all.

2/1/03 - Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 1 of 3: Why are online relationships so appealing? People with bipolar disorder may be especially vulnerable to the hazards of online relationships.

1/30/03 - Are My Medications Working?
When you begin taking medications for bipolar disorder - also known as manic depression - here are some things to watch for to tell you if the medications are working well for you.

1/23/03 - What Are Catatonic Features?
A brief but comprehensive definition of catatonia and catatonic features, which may be present in bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophrenia.

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