People With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is being diagnosed more frequently among children and teens, and their parents often need help in understanding the condition and sorting through treatments. Philosophy professor Christian Perring recommends--with some reservations-- New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder as a guide to understanding the psychiatric approach to treatment. Author Boris Birmaher explains what parents and other family members need to understand about bipolar disorder, including...
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Celebrities with Bipolar
What is it about famous people with our illnesses? It’s always amazing to me how reassuring we seem to find it when we can hold up a list... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder: Antidepressant-Induced Hypomania
It's very common for people with bipolar disorder to be diagnosed first with depression. Very often this is because hypomanic or even manic... Read more »
President's Day Bipolar Special: Lincoln, TR, and LBJ
In honor of President’s day, let’s take a quick look at three Presidents: Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and LBJ. All were larger than life,... Read more »
Bipolar Depression, Clutter and Disorganization
In an informal question and answer session with people who have bipolar disorder, I found that a high percentage of them reported problems... Read more »
Obsessive Focus in Bipolar Disorder
In speaking with people who have bipolar disorder, I've found that a fair proportion have one of the same character traits I do - getting... Read more »
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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder
What are comorbid conditions? With any disease or disorder, it's not uncommon for them to be associated with other comorbid conditions. Comorbid... 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... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Telling Your Family and Friends About Bipo...
The five most hated words to someone with bipolar disease are: Just snap out of it. Ive found myself biting my tongue and force-feeding... Read more »
The First 48 Hours with Bipolar Disorder
You never find happy individuals walking into a psychiatrist’s office for the first time. People with bipolar disorder only seek help when their... Read more »
FDA approves new treatment for bipolar I disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal Consta for the treatment of bipolar I disorder. The drug was approved both as a... Read more »
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