Friday, October, 23, 2009
Help With 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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dan Haupt, M.D.
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Health Expert
...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely...
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By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and...
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By Teri Robert
,
Health Expert
...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that...
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By Dan Haupt, M.D.
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Health Expert
...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have...
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Health Guide
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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Medications
...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed... Read more »
...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »
...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »
Related News
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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