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Faulty Body Clock Genes Linked to Bipolar Disorder in Kids

When it comes to the issues that trigger a bipolar episode, sleep disturbance is one of the likely causes. However, disruptions in the circadian rhythm (our 24 hour body clock) are thought to be particularly influential in the onset of rapid mood cycles associated with bipolar disorder in children.   Alexander Niculescu, from Indiana... Read moreChevron
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Rapid Weight Gain in Children Taking Antipsychotic Drugs

Weight gain has long been recognized as a common and unwelcome side effect of many medications. Last week, Duff Wilson of the New York Times, reported the findings of a recent study showing alarming rates of weight gain in children and adolescents who take some of the most popular ‘new generation' drugs for schizophrenia or bipolar... Read moreChevron
Wits End

Wits End

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34 year old female professional single mother....

Mental Pain

I think this disease is worse than any physical disease...My mother told me uesterday.."I would have rather you died"....well that's one non supportive person if i ever did see one...And i'm getting blamed now for families anger and ignorance regarding this dz.. I asked if i had cancer would you help me and she said "proably not"....kick a girl... Read moreChevron
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I was diagnosed as being bipolar about 2 to 3 yrs ago.

Depression getting better??

Date: Jun 27, 2009 21:21 Recall that I've been really depressed lately. I could'nt function. I didnt want to do anything or go anywhere. I was sleeping til 2 or 3 everyday. I was so tired all day, everyday. It was awful.Luckily I had an apt with my psychologist. I told her how I was feeling. So, she added an anti-depressant to what I'm already... Read moreChevron
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