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posted 11/16/2009, comments (4)

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 more Chevron

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I am married with 2 boys (15 & 9).

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posted 10/26/2009, comments (2)

Changing meds... losing my mind

The lithium has stopped working... Pdoc put me on Deprakote...going from 0 to 1500 mg FUN!!! Rapid cycling and mixed cycles are all I know these days. I am losing my mind... I feel just as bad if not worse then what I did before I was diagnosed. Husband is not being supportive (like he ever was).. This weekend he told me that he knows... Read more Chevron

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Mother of 4 and Grandmother of 4 granddaughters.

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posted 02/27/2009, comment (1)

Stop the Merry-Go-Round

This is my first time here. I have been in treatment for a little over 11 years and for the most part have at times been able to achieve some type of balance but this last year has not been easy. I can't get any steady footing and I have no idea why. I don't have increased stresses at work or at home so why can't I get my balance... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 10/28/2008, comments (4)

Just because you're mentally ill doesn't mean you're not sick!

No matter how well trained your doctors are, it's really complicated to keep our meds in sync and our bodies functioning well. And so there are times when our body gets out of whack and the doctors - whether p-docs, GPs, or that helpful Ask-A-Nurse at your insurance - are likely to not have the best solution for you. Here are a few I've... Read more Chevron

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