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Causes
No single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the brain that shape this complex disorder. Biologic factors observed or considered in bipolar disorder, as detected by use of imaging scans and other tests, include:
- Oversecretion of cortisol, a stress hormone
- Excessive influx of calcium into brain cells
- Abnormal hyperactivity in parts of the brain associat...
Expert & Community Posts
The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis
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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert...the press. The first edition, which came out in 1990, is recognized as the definitive text on... Read more »
Dr. Goodwin's Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Challenges the DSM
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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
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Screening Reveals the Impact of Bipolar Disorder
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Health Guide
The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder
...what's true and what's not. Below you'll find the real story, from our Expert Patient John McManamy.1. Everyone has their ups and downs, so mine aren’t that serious.Yes, everyone has good days... 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... Read more »Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
...blog for Bipolar Connections, send an email to PatientStories@Bipolar-Connection.com. Please tell us: 1. Your name. 2. Your e-mail address. 3. Your phone number. 4. In 300 words, your background... Read more »Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder
...depression) are frequently comorbid. A study published in 2000 demonstrated that while depression affects 17% of the general population, it affects 47% of Migraineurs.1 Dr. Richard Lipton... Read more »How to Use This Site
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