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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Common Is Manic Depression

9 myths about bipolar disorder

June 15, 2009
Are people who have bipolar disorder just "crazy?" Is manic depression a different condition than bipolar disorder? In this article, a psychologist debunks these and other myths about bipolar disorder, explaining what the condition both is and isn't. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

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Dr. Goodwin's Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Challenges the DSM
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...Dr Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder is an understatement. Last... Read more »

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The Bipolar Spectrum
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...manic-depression is simply the old fashioned term for bipolar disorder, but Kraepelin applied... Read more »

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Bipolar's Kill Rate
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

Question Suzanne writes: What are the statistics as far as bipolar & suicide? Has it been studied... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?
Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different.  While hyperactivity is a... 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 »
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...Manic depression; Bipolar affective disorder Prevention Read more »

Medications

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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