Articles in Home | Disorder | Bipolar Disorder Title|Newest|Oldest Thirteen Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder  By : Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that involves rapid change of mood conditions. As the name implies, "bi" means two or dual and "polar" connotes polarity. By application, this means that a person with symptoms of bipolar disorder tends to abruptly change polarities from extreme happiness down to severe sadness within a short time interval. It Can Be Hard To Detect Bipolar disorder is a serious problem. If a child has this illness at a young age and is left unattende... Am I Bipolar? Find Out The Warning Signs  By : You're tired of pretending that everything is alright, tired of telling yourself there is really nothing wrong with you, or that you are just having a bad day...week... month. You realize that you definitely have a problem, but you just aren't sure what the problem is, though you have your suspicions. You may be asking yourself "Am I bipolar? Why do I feel this way?" After reading through the symptoms listed in the paragraphs below, you may recognize yourself. You may hav... Taking Bipolar Medications Safely  By : There is no absolute and permanent cure for bipolar disorder just yet. Bipolar medications that are made available in your nearest drugstore are meant to suppress manic depression symptoms. There are some good and some bad things to know about these medications. This article will discuss these, together with tips and and cautions about side effects. Bipolar medications are not ordinary drugs. They are strong and can be addictive. So if you are not diagnosed as a bipolar di... What Are Non Medication Treatments For Depression In Bipolar  By : Jean Littman It is a common question amongst bipolar sufferers and their loved ones. What are non medication treatments for depression in bipolar? Are there any? Popular belief is that bipolar disorder can only be controlled by a lifetime regime of strong medication. The answer to the question is a resounding yes. Several non-medication approaches have now been shown to be of benefit when added to the conventional medications for depression in bipolar. Mood stabilizer tactics and thera... Bipolar Chat Room: Benefits And Disadvantages Of Joining  By : A bipolar chat room is primarily created as an extended support group for people suffering from or diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Moderators in this group are usually volunteers. Majority of them are either former bipolar patients or individuals that are undergoing bipolar treatments and medications. Other things you can expect to find in a bipolar chat room are schedules of moderated chats and topics related to manic depression issues. However, some chat rooms go beyond... Bipolar Disorder  By : Bipolar disorder, also commonly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that inflicts unusual swing not only in a person’s mood but also the level of energy, irritability, aggressiveness, ability to function and temperament. Although we all experience certain changes in our mood from time to time, someone who suffers from bipolar disorder experience this in much greater intensity and severity, often it becomes so extreme and disruptive that this disorder interf... The Bipolar Test: 7 Points Of Assessment  By : The seriousness of bipolar cases is indisputable. In fact, many patients who have symptoms of a manic-depression state can be misdiagnosed. Another important fact is that a bipolar test can actually take years before a person is correctly diagnosed. Simply put, this mental illness is very difficult to detect. When a person with manic-depression disorder is high or manic, it is not surprising that he won't feel the need for a test. Therefore, only the depressive tendencies ... The Initial Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder: Spot Them Early  By : Jean Littman Many bipolar sufferers are unaware that their condition exists. The initial symptoms of bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic depression, start to manifest during adolescence and can be triggered at any time. Fortunately this disorder, thought to be a chemical brain imbalance, can be treated very successfully. The main concern is to spot the initial symptoms of bipolar early, so that an accurate diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment started. If someone... Early Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis - It's Not That Easy!  By : Jean Littman Diagnosing bipolar disorder has always been tricky, particularly for doctors and therapists. If there was a laboratory test or x-ray that could give a definitive bipolar disorder diagnosis, preliminary investigations by doctors would provide a much clearer result. This lack of quantifiable analysis is part of the reason for the difficulty in determining whether the symptoms indicate mental illness or not. Accurate diagnosis is usually only reached after careful analysis of... Things To Know About Bipolar Disease  By : Bipolar Disease or as it is more commonly called Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder. This means that any causes or symptoms can lead to Bipolar Disease. In Bipolar disease sufferers will experience bouts of serious depression and high mania. The disordered moods of the sufferer occur in cyclic patterns. Their moods will swing from an extremely high or euphoric mood with some irritation mixed in to being extremely sad and hopeless. Between these two poles of mood swings, t... Bipolar Affective Disorder: You Are Not Alone  By : Many will be more familiar with this mental health condition as manic depression, but these days it is commonly referred to as bipolar affective disorder. In the very essence of the term, bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes mood swings way beyond what may be categorized as normal. Symptoms will alternate from severe low depression to feelings of being on a tremendous high. Each instance however, commonly changes between individuals. To date, it is still unclear... Understanding The Facts About Bipolar Depression  By : Candice Sabrina Bipolar disorder, or manic depression as some people call it, is a very frightening condition to live with. The symptoms of this disorder can be harsh, they can come and go rapidly and they can lead to mood swings that are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Bipolar depression is the particular swing that can present some of the most problems for those who suffer from the condition. To understand bipolar depression, it's a very good idea to have a basic grasp on thi... Bipolar Disorder Can Strike Anyone  By : Samantha Kay It's an equal-opportunity biological condition that can have serious psychological symptoms. With more than 2 million people in America alone living with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, there's no denying its presence. But what is this condition and what are the warning signs? Bipolar disorder results when there is a chemical imbalance in the brain. When neurotransmitters are not at the levels they should be, those prone to this condition will very likely suffer a wide ... Cyclothymic Disorder And Bipolar Disorder  By : Jeff Foster Cyclothymic disorder and bipolar disorder are both mental illnesses. Do they go hand in hand? Is cyclothymic a precursor of things to come? Does it transition into full blown bipolar disorder? With the clinical depression disorders that exist today you must be aware that some clinical depression disorders, almost as a warning sign of the future. You must watch for the warning signs. Many of those who suffer with cyclothymic disorder are quite likely to devel... 8 Common Bipolar Questions Answered  By : Samantha Davis With more than 2 million Americans alone suffering from bipolar symptoms, it is little wonder so many people have questions about this condition. This serious mental illness can be rather scary to confront, but arming oneself with the right answers to some of the most common questions is one of the first places to start to help deal with it. What does bipolar mean? Bipolar disorder is a biological/mental illness that tends to result in very wide mood swings. People who su... Bipolar Disorders - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Men and women are equally likely to develop BD. The disorder does tend to run in families and the rate of BD in identical twins is higher than that in fraternal (non-identical twins). Understanding The Bipolar Disorder  By : Bobby Ryatt Understanding Bipolar To Get Help Most individuals that suffer from bipolar disorder have one goal. That goal is to live a life that is as normal as can be. To get through today without having any emotional problems, to make it through the big meeting at work without having people wonder what is wrong with you and to simply be able to enjoy your daughter’s graduation are all additional goals that you may have. There is no 100 percent sure way of stopping these things fr... Bipolar Depression  By : David McEvoy Bipolar depression, manic depression and bipolar affective disorder are all terms used to describe a highly complex and serious mood disorder that is characterised by extreme manic episodes (highs) and severe depressive episodes (lows). It usually begins in young adulthood, although not always, and continues for life. Bipolar Disease – Symptoms And Treatments  By : Andrew Bicknell In the world of psychological disorders there are few that are more difficult to deal with than bipolar disease. Although dealing with a bipolar disorder is anything but easy the reasons it is hard to deal with is easy to see when one considers that those who suffer its affects are cycling between two psychological states: Depression and mania. This cycling between these two states can have serious affects on the personality and behavior that its sufferers exhibit. Within ... Effects of Nutritional Supplements in Children with Bipolar Disorder  By : Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD 20 children with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder were studied for a period of 20 weeks, to examine the potential benefits of adding quality nutritional supplements. The results were promising and suggest larger and longer studies. Bipolar Disorder Is Serious  By : Joe Goertz Bipolar disorder is serious. It is an illness that can affect relationships, careers, and lives. People with bipolar disorder may exhibit manic moods like high energy, being very talkative, restless or reckless one minute and being depressed showing signs of sadness, crying, and lack of energy the next minute. It is this “swing” that gives the disorder its name. Bipolar can occur in men and women equally and currently affects over 2 million people. Symptoms of bipolar are ... Understanding Bipolar Disorder  By : Mark Osbourne You're happy! You've never been happier! You feel full of life! You're so up, you haven't even been able to sleep for two days! You're on a natural high! And then the crash happens. And you never know why. People with bipolar disorder live in a world of extremes. If you know someone with bipolar disorder, it might seem like they have multiple personalities. Co-workers, family members, or significant others may feel dizzy trying to keep up. What did you say now? She's so an... Get The Facts About Lamictal  By : Heather Colman Lamotrigine, a drug commercially known as Lamictal is a type of anticonvulsant drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, one of the leading Drug manufacturers. This drug is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. It passed the standards of the Food and Drug Administration and it is one of the most recommended and most effective anticonvulsant drug treatments today. Epilepsy patients who experience partial seizures, secondary tonic-closure seizures, and Lenno-Gastaut synd... Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Treatment  By : Michael Saville Bipolar disorder is also known as manic- depressive illness that causes mood swings, energy displacement and ability to function normally. It is a brain disease that cannot be cured; just like heart disease or diabetes, but with proper treatment and understanding of the illness one can treat it so it will be under control thus, no longer life threatening. What Is Bipolar Disorder And How Do You Treat It?  By : Heather Colman Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or episodes of depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. Left untreated, it is a severely disabling psychiatric condition. The difference between bipolar disorder and major depression is that bipolar disorder involves "energized" or "activated" mood states in addition to depressed mood states. The duration and in... My Experience With Bipolar  By : Triston Huntsmin As a counseling psychologist, I enjoy a variety of clients each day with a variety of needs. I see couples who are on the edge of divorce yet still want to save their marriage and I see young children who are struggling after the loss of a parent or sibling. Some of my most interesting clients are those that deal with bipolar. I was never trained to specifically deal with bipolar, so I had to dive in with my first bipolar client and learn as I went. I'll never forget meeti...

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