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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Help With Bipolar Disorder

Good sleep habits may help bipolar disorder

October 03, 2008
For the first time, a new study suggests therapy that focuses on practical lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Maintaining a consistent sleep and wake schedule can help people with bipolar disorder avoid insomnia and exhaustion, which can trigger new episodes of mania or depression. People with bipolar disorder tend to have extremely sensitive circadian systems, which makes it much more difficult for them to recover from disruptions in sleep and routine. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »

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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

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Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »

Health Guide

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story
Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support.  Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... Read more »
Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
Two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. This very serious illness involves dramatic mood swings from high manic episodes to very low depressed episodes. It... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over two percent of the U.S. population.  While there is not yet a cure available for this long-term condition, the good news... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to Bipolar Connections. Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a disease of the neurotransmitters in the brain that causes dramatic mood swings. It affects over 2 million... Read more »
Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder
Here are some common questions and issues to think about regarding a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 1. How do I know that I have bipolar disorder?Ideally, your doctor should be basing this diagnosis... Read more »

Medications

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...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed... Read more »

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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

Related News

Breast cancer med may help bipolar disorder
October 03, 2008

The breast cancer medication tamoxifen may help control the manic phases of bipolar disorder, scientists say, and it may do so faster than many... Read summary »

Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar Disorder
November 09, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read summary »

Scientists create bipolar disorder's genetic "map"
November 27, 2008

Indiana University researchers say they have created the first comprehensive map of the genes involved in bipolar disorder. According to a university... Read summary »

Review: Helping young people with bipolar disorder
October 03, 2008

Bipolar disorder is being diagnosed more frequently among children and teens, and their parents often need help in understanding the condition and... Read summary »

Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder
September 25, 2008

This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national... Read summary »