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Jerry Kennard

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posted 11/24/2008, comments (0)

Bipolar Genes Mapped

Recent research to emerge from the Indiana University School of Medicine suggests that hundreds of genes are involved in bipolar disorder. Now, the first map of these genes which may constitute as much as 10 percent of the human genome, has been developed. Alexander B. Niculescu III, M.D., Ph.D., and his team, collaborated with with... Read more Chevron

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HeyJude

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Have lived in the Midwest, the South, and Philadelphia area

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posted 11/23/2008, comments (2)

Brain Chemistry - Meds

At times, I maintain fairly good bipolar health, but during the winter months I often slip into depression for no particular reason. Depression can actually happen any time of the year with me, but it seems to occur most often after the holidays for approximately 2 months. I don't really believe it's situational. When I'm... Read more Chevron

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LifeontheIsland

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Married, mother of four wonderful children, two cats and one dog

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posted 11/22/2008, comments (7)

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This is a flower in my garden last summer.... oh, how I miss summer... I feel like I did before I got diagnosed with BPD; depressed, nervous, can't seem to "get over" my thoughts, envy people brave enough to try suicide - I never would because of my kids and husband and my mom...but sometimes I wish I could, I feel... Read more Chevron

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John McManamy

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posted 11/22/2008, comments (39)

Frederick Goodwin: What the NY Times Left Out

First, an important disclosure:The front cover blurb to my book, "Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder" (HarperCollins, 2006) reads:"A vast trove of knowledge and insight ... a source of information that will prove indispensable not only to patients and families, but also to clinicians and scientists."The blurb is authored by Frederick... Read more Chevron

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Winston Smith

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51,pastor,bipo,bp,o/c,want to come out, ect@2 yrs,resets the the

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posted 11/21/2008, comments (3)

Hospital Refuses to Administer ETC

Forgive me if part of this posting is a bit redundant. A good friend's wife burned their house down in a failed suicide attempt. Their insurance company is going to cover the loss (thank God). His wife is in the local behavorial hospital, and was due to have ECT treatments in a day or two. However, since they don't have health insurance, the... Read more Chevron

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