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- Seasonal Affective Disorder - Readers Talk About Seasonal Affective …Created: 2009-12-09 @ 13:55:08 EST
Do you have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD? Tell us about your symptoms, how it affects you, how you've treated it, and how well the treatments work. You can also read what others have written… - Seasonal Affective Disorder - A Look at Seasonal Affective Disorder …Created: 2009-12-09 @ 13:50:53 EST Updated: 2009-12-09 @ 13:58:52 EST
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, can often occur in people who have bipolar disorder or clinical depression. Here is information out, and resources for dealing with, Seasonal Affective Disorder… - Omega 3 Fatty Acids - What Are Omega 3 Fatty Acids…Created: 2009-12-08 @ 10:35:49 EST
Omega 3 fatty acids are considered essential to good health, but they are not naturally manufactured by the human body. More … - Signs of Depression - What Are the Signs of Depression…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 09:29:20 EST Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 09:37:58 EST
The signs of depression vary from person to person. They all generally fit into specific categories of the clinical symptoms of depression. This article discusses the signs of depression from a les… - What Not to Buy for Someone with Bipolar Disorder…Created: 2009-12-03 @ 19:41:04 EST
Lists abound of suggestions and gift ideas for those with bipolar disorder. But not everything works. One person’s sense of humor is far from another’s. Something you think is … - Anthony Michael Hall – Does Anthony Michael Hall Have Bipolar …Created: 2009-12-01 @ 23:14:22 EST Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 00:18:01 EST
Anthony Michael Hall was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1968. He began his acting careers at age eight and had a movie career before he reached eighteen. He is a member of the 1980&… - Major Depressive Episode - What Is a Major Depressive Episode…Created: 2009-11-29 @ 17:42:27 EST
Major depressive episodes are one of the key factors in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the other being either manic or a hypomanic episodes. A group of symptoms such as sadness, fatigue, insomnia… - Apathy - Definition of ApathyCreated: 2009-11-29 @ 17:35:06 EST
Apathy is a loss of interest in things generally. More … - Am I Bipolar - Do I Have Bipolar DisorderCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 16:25:41 EST
It is perfectly normal to have days where you feel low and days when we are on top of the world. The emotional rise and fall of life is part of the human condition. So how can you tell when your ex… - Depression Symptoms - What Are Your Depression Symptoms…Created: 2009-11-24 @ 15:05:14 EST
Depression symptoms can include sadness, unexplained crying, insomnia, sleeping too much, fatigue or loss of energy, losing interest in things you normally enjoy, thinking a lot about death, restle… - Tips for Surviving the HolidaysCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 08:37:17 EST Updated: 2009-11-24 @ 09:35:54 EST
The holiday season is usually a stressful time for most people; it is even worse for those with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder. However, there are ways to alleviate some of the anxiety s… - Mood Disorder Questionnaire - MDQ - What Is the Mood Disorder Questi…Created: 2009-11-18 @ 15:24:04 EST Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 21:36:23 EST
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a screening tool developed by a team of psychiatrists, researchers and consumer advocates led by Robert M.A. Hirschfeld with the University of Texas Medical… - What Is Lexapro - Answers to the Question What Is Lexapro - Generic …Created: 2009-11-16 @ 14:54:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 17:15:30 EST
What is Lexapro? It is an antidepressant in the SSRI class that is approved to treat major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Here is information about Lexapro including basic information… - Paresthesia - Definition of ParesthesiaCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 14:09:18 EST
Paresthesia is an abnormal skin sensation that may have no specific cause. Paresthesia may also be caused by injury to nerves or as a side effect or withdrawal effect of some drugs… - Athletes Foot and Your Meds - What You Need to Know About Athletes F…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 17:04:38 EDT
Have athletes foot? A vaginal infection? Jock itch? Before you treat yourself, you need to know whether any of the medications you are taking will interact with antifungal treatments for conditions… - Mental Illness Stigma - How Has Mental Illness Stigma Affected You…Created: 2009-10-22 @ 16:27:55 EDT
Mental illness stigma is something often encountered by people with bipolar disorder. Has it affected your life? Tell us your story, and read what others have said… - Why Did Manic Depression Become Bipolar Disorder - Changing the Name…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 17:21:47 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:28:05 EDT
Manic depression is a term commonly used for bipolar disorder. It is actually the earliest name of this disorder used as an official diagnosis. However, bipolar disorder is now the official diagnos… - Hypomania - What Is HypomaniaCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 13:45:35 EDT
Hypomania in bipolar disorder is a state of mind and mood where a person may have excessive energy, little need for sleep, unusual exhilaration, irritability, excitement or aggression, and a variet… - Mania - What Is Bipolar ManiaCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 13:31:56 EDT
Mania is a state of mind and mood that is the hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder, specifically bipolar 1 disorder. A person experiencing mania may behave wildly, irrationally, or dangerously, dep… - What Is Wrong with Me?Created: 2009-10-12 @ 17:10:26 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 14:30:02 EDT
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google them. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties … - What Is Wrong with Me?Created: 2009-10-11 @ 16:16:27 EDT
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google them. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties … - Depression Medications - Questions and Answers About Depression Medi…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 14:33:21 EDT
Depression medications are often needed by people who suffer from both chronic or clinical depression, bipolar depression, and people who have gone through something that has made them seriously de… - Anxiety Medications - What Anxiety Medications Are Prescribed for Bi…Created: 2009-10-01 @ 15:02:06 EDT
Anxiety medications, also called anti-anxiety medications or anxiolytics, are prescribed for anxiety disorders as well as for people who have anxiety along with bipolar disorder or major depression… - Bad Judgment Due to Bipolar Disorder - Readers Tell Their Bad Judgme…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 19:07:24 EDT
Bad judgment is all too common in bipolar disorder, especially during mania. Readers share their experiences of their actions and the consequences when poor judgment took over… - Major Depressive Disorder - Definition of Major Depressive DisorderCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 12:10:48 EDT
Major Depressive Disorder is a mental illness with symptoms of sadness, loss of interest in things formerly enjoyed, more… - How Has Bipolar Disorder Affected Your Sexuality? - The Impact of Bi…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 15:42:09 EDT
The impact of bipolar disorder on sex can be frustrating or even devastating to self-esteem and relationships. The mood swings and the complications of treatment far too often push these normal ten… - Bipolar Disorder and Sex - The Impact of Bipolar Disorder on SexCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:40:57 EDT
The impact of bipolar disorder on sex can be frustrating or even devastating to self-esteem and relationships. The mood swings and the complications of treatment far too often push these normal ten… - Inherit Bipolar Disorder - Will My Child Inherit Bipolar DisorderCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 16:36:48 EDT Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 21:46:10 EDT
If you have bipolar disorder and are considering having children, one of the questions you are probably asking yourself is whether you would pass your bipolar disorder on to a child. Studies do sho… - When Someone You Love Is Bipolar: Help and Support for You and Your …Created: 2009-09-12 @ 20:35:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 20:46:17 EDT
Some of the most common emails we receive are from significant others of those who have bipolar disorder. These are from husbands and wives, lovers and friends, parents and children who just want t… - Dry Mouth from Medications - How Do You Help Dry Mouth from Medicati…Created: 2009-09-11 @ 16:02:10 EDT
Do you get dry mouth as a side effect from your medications? If so, what do you do about it? Have you had to consult your dentist? Tell others about your solutions and read what tips others have al… - Dry Mouth - Your Medications and Dry MouthCreated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:36:56 EDT Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 19:27:52 EDT
Did you know that the dry mouth caused by some medications can lead to tooth decay and gum disease? It's true, and many of the drugs often prescribed for bipolar disorder cause dry mouth. Here is i… - Clinical Trials of Medications - What Are Clinical TrialsCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:54:41 EDT
Clinical trials test new medications before they may be prescribed by doctors and marketed. They also test new treatments before they may be used on the general public. This article outlines the pr… - Clinical Research Studies - What Are Clinical Research StudiesCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 16:00:57 EDT
Clinical research studies are studies conducted by researchers to evaluate or learn more about such things as the safety and effectiveness of a medication, genetics issues regarding medical and psy… - Tricyclic Antidepressants - What Are Tricyclic AntidepressantsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 17:13:58 EDT
Tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline (brand names Elavil, Endep and others), nortriptyline (brand names Pamelor and Aventyl) and several others. This article covers how tricyclic antidep… - Depression Medications - List and Types of Depression MedicationsCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 15:28:57 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 19:34:02 EDT
Depression medication types are mostly named for the way they work, with a couple of exceptions. There are also some drugs not classed as antidepressants that still help to alleviate depression, bu… - Ativan Lorazepam - What You Need to Know About the Drug Ativan Loraz…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 11:43:07 EDT
Ativan, generic lorazepam,is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family. Ativan is approved to be prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders, for short-term relief of anxiety sy… - Anxiety Attacks - Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Attacks and Anxiety or P…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 10:50:25 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 10:52:41 EDT
Anxiety attacks or panic attacks are common in people who have bipolar disorder. Many with bipolar disorder also suffer from one or more anxiety or panic disorders. Here is an overview of the vario… - Bipolar Diagnosis in Children - How a Bipolar Diagnosis in Children …Created: 2009-08-20 @ 10:42:51 EDT
In order for a kid to be diagnosed with any condition or illness, there is a checklist of symptoms a doctor will evaluate against the symptoms or problems the child is experiencing. This is also tr… - Diagnosing a Child with Bipolar Disorder ? Diagnosing a Child Emphas…Created: 2009-08-20 @ 10:40:08 EDT
In order for a kid to be diagnosed with any condition or illness, there is a checklist of symptoms a doctor will evaluate against the symptoms or problems the child is experiencing. This is also tr… - Diagnosing a Child with Bipolar Disorder ? Diagnosing a Child Using …Created: 2009-08-20 @ 10:39:25 EDT
In order for a kid to be diagnosed with any condition or illness, there is a checklist of symptoms a doctor will evaluate against the symptoms or problems the child is experiencing. This is also tr… - Diagnosing Your Child with Bipolar Disorder ? Diagnosing Your Child …Created: 2009-08-19 @ 11:22:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 10:45:22 EDT
One approach doctors use for diagnosing your child with bipolar disorder by emphasizing irritability - persistent and severe irritability… - Pressured Speech and Writing – What is Your Wildest Manic Writ…Created: 2009-08-18 @ 15:33:41 EDT
Pressured speech is a symptom of bipolar disorder that is associated with mania. It is a compulsion to speak that produces rapid fire, nonstop talking. This driven need to communicate thoughts and… - Subsyndromal - What Does Subsyndromal Mean?Created: 2009-08-18 @ 13:26:50 EDT Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 14:05:42 EDT
Subsyndromal or subsyndromal symptoms is defined… - What Is the COBY Study - COBY - Course and Outcome of Bipolar Illnes…Created: 2009-08-18 @ 13:24:47 EDT
COBY is an acronym for the Course and Outcome of Bipolar Illness in Youth. It is a large research effort supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Research in COBY has been condu… - Manic Depression Symptoms - What Are Manic Depression SymptomsCreated: 2009-08-14 @ 16:41:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-14 @ 16:45:09 EDT
Manic depression symptoms are those of bipolar disorder, as it is now better known. Many people still think of this mental illness as manic depression. Here is information on manic depression sympt… - Diagnosing Cyclothymic Disorder ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Cyclot…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 19:35:44 EDT
There are six check-points a doctor will review for diagnosing cyclothymic disorder as per the criteria found in the DSM-IV. What sets cyclothymic disorder apart from the other types of bipolar dis… - Diagnosing a Hypomanic Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Hypom…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 17:45:00 EDT
There are a number of check-points your doctor will review with you to determine if you are having a hypomanic episode as defined by the guidelines in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Menta… - The Bipolar Diet by Sarah FreemanCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 08:31:12 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 23:11:18 EDT
Sarah Freeman, author of bipolar-lives.com, recently published a new book entitled "The Bipolar Diet: Managing Mood, Food and Weight". She shares that the book is designed to provide a r… - Hurtful Things People Say About Bipolar Disorder - What Are the Most…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 19:19:05 EDT
People often say hurtful things to people who have bipolar disorder. They may do this because they are uninformed, because they are caught up in the stigma of mental illness - or even because they … - Antipsychotic Medications for Bipolar Disorder - Overview of Antipsy…Created: 2009-08-11 @ 11:57:26 EDT
Antipsychotic medications are often prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions are common in bipolar I disorder, and antipsychotic med… - Mania ? Symptoms and Warning Signs of ManiaCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 12:14:25 EDT
Mania is a hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder. Or to be more precise, mania is a cluster of symptoms that are associated with one aspect of bipolar disorder. An episode of mania can quickly spira… - Antidepressants for Bipolar Depression - Overview of AntidepressantsCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 09:59:58 EDT
Antidepressants play an important role in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Bipolar depression can be a very serious condition that requires medication to treat. However, caution must be used when… - Bipolar Psychosis Symptoms - What Are Bipolar Psychosis SymptomsCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 15:31:47 EDT
Bipolar I Disorder - the most severe type of bipolar disorder - is often diagnosed by the presence of psychotic features. Here is material that will teach you about bipolar psychosis symptoms and h… - Diagnosing a Depressive Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Depr…Created: 2009-07-28 @ 18:47:52 EDT
There are a number of criteria that must be met for diagnosing a depressive episode. In order for a period of mood disturbance or difficult behavior to be considered a depressive episode as per the… - Diagnosing a Mixed Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Mixed Epi…Created: 2009-07-28 @ 10:51:45 EDT
There are three check-points your doctor will review with you to determine if you are having a mixed episode as defined by the guidelines in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder… - Diagnosing a Manic Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Manic Epi…Created: 2009-07-28 @ 09:51:59 EDT
There are a number of check-points your doctor will review with you to determine if you are having a manic episode as defined by the guidelines in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Di… - Diagnosing a Depressive Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Depr…Created: 2009-07-28 @ 09:48:57 EDT
There are a number of check-points your doctor will review with you to determine if you are having a depressive episode as defined by the guidelines in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Ment… - Antidepressants Warning - Suicidal Thoughts Warning on Antidepressan…Created: 2009-07-27 @ 15:38:07 EDT
The United States Food and Drug Administration has ordered that all antidepressants approved by the FDA must carry a boxed warning regarding an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in c… - Neurontin - Gabapentin - Quick Facts About Neurontin - GabapentinCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 10:30:25 EDT
Neurontin - generic name gabapentin - is an anti-seizure medication approved to treat epilepsy and pain that remains after someone has had shingles, a disease related to chicken pox. Neurontin is a… - Diagnosing Bipolar II Disorder ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Bipolar…Created: 2009-07-22 @ 21:48:32 EDT
There are five check-points a doctor will review with you for diagnosing bipolar II disorder as per the criteria found in the DSM-IV… - Diagnosing Bipolar I Disorder ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Bipolar …Created: 2009-07-22 @ 20:54:07 EDT
There is one qualifying event in your life a doctor looks for in diagnosing bipolar I disorder as per the criteria found in the DSM IV… - Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified ? DSM Criteria f…Created: 2009-07-22 @ 20:40:57 EDT
There are no specific criteria for a doctor to use when diagnosing bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS). Bipolar disorder NOS is more of a catch-all category then an actual type of this d… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters V through Z …Created: 2009-07-19 @ 17:03:12 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:17:16 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters Q through T …Created: 2009-07-19 @ 17:01:18 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:18:17 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters N, O and P -…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:59:22 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:18:55 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters L and M - Li…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:57:22 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:19:38 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters G through K …Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:55:27 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:20:30 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters E and F - Li…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:53:28 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:21:05 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters C and D - Li…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:50:19 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:22:03 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - Bipolar Disorder Medications Beginning With the Letters A and B - Li…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 16:48:02 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:22:44 EDT
An alphabetical menu listing medications that may be prescribed for bipolar disorder, leading to in-depth information on each of the drugs listed. This list includes the meds beginning with the let… - The Role of Media in Reporting Medical Research - Reporting Research…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 15:26:55 EDT
The role of media in reporting medical research is quite a debate. There are those who hold that the media distort research findings, exploiting them for ratings at the expense of health consumers,… - The Scientific Method - Research Using the Scientific MethodCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 15:09:31 EDT
The scientific method of research is a process -- a process that usually takes years or even decades to move an idea from hypothesis to theory. In recent years this process has accelerated, but the… - Depression - Symptoms and Warning Signs of DepressionCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 15:47:39 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 15:40:48 EDT
Depression is considered one of the primary symptoms of bipolar disorder. However, it is actually a set of symptoms characteristic of one aspect of bipolar disorder. An episode of depression, as it… - Winter Moods - a look at seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.)Updated: 2009-12-09 @ 12:57:44 EST
Resources for defeating seasonal affective disorder or SAD, which can often accompany bipolar disorder or unipolar depression… - Weight Control Tips of the Week: Week 7Updated: 2009-12-09 @ 12:53:44 EST
Tips for people who are trying to lose weight gained from medications. This week: lowfat southern fried chicken, weight loss plateaus, tea for snacks, and weight loss tracker software for the Mac… - Nortriptyline Side Effects - What Are Nortriptyline Side Effects…Updated: 2009-12-03 @ 18:18:20 EST
List of nortriptyline side effects. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that may be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, other mood disorders and other conditions… - 10 Tips for Surviving the HolidaysUpdated: 2009-11-24 @ 09:37:03 EST
The winter holidays can be especially stressful for everyone, and even worse for people with mental illnesses like bipolar disorder. Regular contributor Joy Austin has suggestions for coping with t… - Bipolar II Disorder - BPIIUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 17:56:04 EST
Bipolar II Disorder or BPII is an illness characterized by episodes of major depression alternating with hypomania. More … - Geodon - Drug Information for GeodonUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 16:16:05 EST
This article presents a concise profile of the medication Geodon (generic ziprasidone). This drug was approved in 2001 for treatment of both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. In 2004… - Getting Through the Holidays - Seasonal Affective Disorder…Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 18:43:45 EST
The winter holidays contain all kinds of dangers to your physical and mental health. Several About.com Guides have worked together to bring you advice for coping… - Lexapro Side Effects - What Are Lexapro Side Effects…Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 18:02:08 EST
Lexapro side effects - the listed side effects for Lexapro - generic escitalopram - an SSRI antidepressant related to Celexa. It may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder… - Topamax - Detailed Information About Topamax - Topiramate…Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 15:43:08 EST
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 ongoin… - Benzodiazepines - Medication FamilyUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 20:35:15 EST
Information about the benzodiazepine family of medications, generally used to treat anxiety and related conditions, including Valium, Librium, Xanax and several others… - Trazodone Side Effects - What Are Trazodone Side Effects - Brand Nam…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 17:10:46 EDT
Catalogue of trazodone side effects. Trazodone is a mild antidepressant with sedative properties sometimes used in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Doctors often prescribe traz… - Trazodone - Desyrel / Information About Trazodone…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 17:00:16 EDT
Trazodone is an antidepressant that is also sold under the brand name Desyrel. Trazodone is inexpensive and generally weight-neutral. It is also used as a sleep aid and to treat some other conditio… - Justin Furstenfeld: When the Music Strikes a Chord…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 21:05:16 EDT
Mental illness is a common thread that runs throughout the music of Blue October, of which Justin Furstenfeld is the lead singer and song writer. His music is a poignant presentation of raw instabi… - Dystonia - DefinitionUpdated: 2009-10-22 @ 17:32:19 EDT
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures… - Mental Illness Stigma - Myths That Cause Mental Illness Stigma…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 16:33:15 EDT
It's rare to find someone who has a serious mental illness who hasn't come up against mental illness stigma. It may come from ignorance, or it may come from believing the myths surrounding the illn… - Zoloft Medication - What You Should Know About Your Zoloft Medicatio…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 15:30:01 EDT
A compact look at Zoloft medication - generic sertraline hydrochloride - an SSRI antidepressant approved for use in treating depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, PMDD and social anxiety disorder… - Dopamine - DefinitionUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 20:56:18 EDT
Dopamine is a monoamine neurotransmitter formed in the brain. It is essential to the healthy functioning of the central nervous system. More … - Brittle Bipolar Disorder - What Is Brittle Bipolar Disorder…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 13:37:12 EDT
Definition of the term "brittle bipolar disorder."… - Cyclothymia - What is Bipolar Cyclothymia or Cyclothymic Disorder…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 14:19:35 EDT
Cyclothymia is a form of bipolar disorder that many people haven't heard of. Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of cylothymic disorder, also known (incorrectly) as cyclothymia disorder an… - Light Therapy for Bipolar Depression - What Is Light Therapy…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 14:08:59 EDT
Phototherapy, also known as light therapy and light box therapy, is the use of light to treat disorders. Light therapy has become a widely used remedy for mental illnesses such as seasonal affecti… - Bipolar Disorder - Treatment of Bipolar Disorder…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 12:03:47 EDT
Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness. Everyone with this illness should be under the care of a physician, preferably a psychiatrist. Because manic-depression starts in the brain, regulating brai… - Pdoc - Pdoc Defined - What is a PdocUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 20:29:20 EDT
Pdoc is a term derived from the compression of two words. More … - Carrie Fisher - Carrie Fisher ? Successful Writer and Actress with B…Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 08:17:05 EDT
Actress and writer Carrie Fisher's bipolar disorder first appeared during adolescence, and has manifested itself in drug and alcohol addiction since then - yet she has come back again and again… - Seroquel Study Ends - I'm Bipolar JournalUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:25:40 EDT
At the end of the first eight weeks of the Seroquel clinical study for bipolar depression, participants may or may not start taking pills containing something different from what they took during t… - During the Seroquel Study - Weeks 6-8 - Mother has colon surgeryUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:23:40 EDT
Once it was apparent that my mother's large intestine was going to continue to twist over on itself even when she had not been eating, we were out of options. They scheduled her to have colostomy s… - During the Seroquel Study - Week 5 - Mother's Illness Takes OverUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:21:34 EDT
During my fifth week of participation in the Seroquel clinical study for bipolar depression, my mother became seriously ill. Each doctor had a different opinion, depending on his area of expertise … - Seroquel Clinical Study - Week 1 - for bipolar depressionUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:19:36 EDT
I received my first 8 days of medication for the Seroquel / Paxil / Placebo clinical study on September 6, 2005. The pills made a big difference right away. It doesn't seem possible that I'm taking… - Screening Visit for Seroquel Study - Quetiapine - Paxil - Paroxetine…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:19:31 EDT
After many weeks of tapering off a variety of bipolar disorder medications, I finally had my first visit with the Seroquel study coordinator. I'd hoped to get medication right away, but instead I h… - Seroquel Clinical Study - Week 2 - balance tests and ragesUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:19:23 EDT
From sleep to creativity to temper tantrums - the second week of the Seroquel / Paxil clinical study was filled with contrasts. These pills, whatever they are, are definitely making a difference!… - Seroquel Clinical Study for Bipolar Depression - Weeks 3 and 4 - Bra…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 19:18:41 EDT
During the third and fourth weeks on the study medications, I didn't recognize what was going on while it was happening. I just enjoyed it ... until cracks started to show… - Jayson Blair - New York Times Reporter - Plagiarized Stories - Has B…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 12:47:16 EDT
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 action… - Effexor and Effexor XR - Venlafaxine - What Are Effexor and Effexor …Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 20:03:35 EDT
Information about Effexor (venlafaxine), an antidepressant used especially for treatment-resistant depression and also for long-term anxiety. Effexor is also sold in an extended-release version, Ef… - Clinical Trials - What Are Clinical Trials and How Do They Work?Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 17:05:55 EDT
Clinical trials are studies conducted by researchers to evaluate or learn more about the safety and effectiveness of medications, including testing new medications before they are submitted to the … - Placebo - What is a Placebo - Definition and InformationUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 17:04:49 EDT
A placebo used to be a sugar pill given by doctors to patients whose symptoms didn't appear to have any medical cause. Physicians discovered that people taking these inert pills often reported feel… - Serax Oxazepam - What is the Medication Serax OxazepamUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 15:27:45 EDT
A summary of information about the anti-anxiety medication Serax - generic oxazepam - a benzodiazepine shown to be safer than some related drugs… - Serax Side Effects - What Are Serax Side Effects - Oxazepam Side Eff…Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 15:27:41 EDT
Catalogue of Serax side effects. Serax or oxazepam (generic) is an anti-anxiety medication that can be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and many other mental illnesses including anxiety di… - Paxil Side Effects - What Are Paxil Side EffectsUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 15:23:44 EDT
Catalogue of Paxil side effects. Paxil - generic Paroxetine - which is an SSRI medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Paxil side effects in… - Your Bipolar Child and Medication -- Should Bipolar Children Take Me…Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 18:48:54 EDT
A list of questions to consider and to discuss with your child's doctor in weighing the pros and cons of using medications in your child's treatment for bipolar disorder… - Depakote - What is DepakoteUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:03:38 EDT
Depakote - generic divalproex sodium or sodium valproate - is an anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) medication used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Here are some important fac… - Anxiety Attacks - Panic and Anxiety Attacks and Bipolar DisorderUpdated: 2009-08-20 @ 14:40:20 EDT
Many people with bipolar disorder / manic depression also have a panic / anxiety disorder as well and suffer from anxiety attacks. Our guest author Sonya discusses common panic disorders and anxiet… - From Hospital to Graduation - An Inspirational Story of Bipolar Diso…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 16:23:46 EDT
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 it all! An ins… - Bipolar Disorder - I'm Bipolar - a psychiatric biography - newly dia…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 19:12:39 EDT
A series of first-person articles beginning on the day the author was diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder. Follow the trials, setbacks and triumphs as she goes through multiple medication and life… - Bipolar Disorder – Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bipolar DisorderUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 17:37:12 EDT
These resources will give you straight and solid information about bipolar disorder – also known as manic depression. Bipolar disorder can be a confusing condition because there are so ma… - Medical Alert IDs - Are Medical Alert IDs Good for People With Bipol…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 16:54:08 EDT
Rachel, a member of our forums asked a fantastic question, “I wondered if anyone wears a medical alert id bracelet for bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders and to also indicate that they are … - Medical IDs - About Medical IDs for Bipolar DisorderUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 16:45:22 EDT
Most people are familiar with medical ID jewelry for those "hidden" medical conditions - diabetes, heart problems, drug and food allergies, etc. - that may cause life-threatening emergenc… - Manic Episode - How to Recognize a Manic EpisodeUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 15:59:43 EDT
Manic episodes are a part of bipolar disorder. Do you know how to recognize a manic episode in a friend or loved one? Here are descriptions and examples of symptoms that indicate someone is or has … - Red Flag Symptoms of Bipolar in Children -- Symptoms of Bipolar Diso…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 09:49:45 EDT
A list of the common symptoms that may affect manic depressive children… - A Review of Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 08:45:52 EDT
I hate dieting. I detest counting calories or fat grams or carbs. However, I am quite overweight and diabetic. What is a person to do? Recently, <i>Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program T… - Thoughtless or tactless things said about bipolar disorder can hurtUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 19:32:46 EDT
How often have you been accused of whining or being a hypochondriac? Do people think you are just a complainer or an attention-seeker? Found here is a short list of things people say that are often…