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<< previous page 1 2 next page>> written by Juliet Cohen Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition. Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a mental health disorder characterized by mood swings. Bipolar disorder equires long term treatment written by peter hutch
Bipolar Disorder, earlier known as Manic Depressive Disorder, is a common psychological illness that can disrupt one’s life severely, leading to chaotic behavior and even suicide written by peter hutch
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a type of mood disorder. Bipolar disorder was called manic depression in the past, and that term is still used by some people. It is a psychiatric illness that causes major disruptions in lifestyle and health written by peter hutch Bipolar disorder occurs in both men and women. About 5.7 million people in the United States have the disorder. There is no racial group that is more afflicted by this disease written by peter hutch
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe written by peter hutch
The cause of bipolar disorder is unclear, but hereditary, biological, and psychological factors may play a part. For example, the incidence of bipolar disorder among relatives of affected patients is higher than in the general population and highest among maternal relative written by Julie Frey Frey For a long time, it's been well recognized among bipolar researchers that mania and depression can affect sleep patterns. But can the reverse be true as well, can sleep patterns trigger a bipolar reaction? written by peter hutch Cyclothymia is a chronic bipolar disorder consisting of short periods of mild depression and short periods of hypomania (lasting a few days to a few weeks), separated by short periods of normal mood. Individuals with cyclothymia (thymia: from the Greek word for the mind) are never free of symptoms of either written by Julie Frey Frey New bipolar treatment uses therapy to help bipolar patients control their manic attacks. Manic attacks have decreased a dramatic 50%. written by Neelima Reddy Manic depression, which is commonly know as bipolar affective disorder, or as bipolar disorder is a combination of several mood disorders. Depending upon the type of bipolar disorder a person is suffering with, he experience mood swings from high episodes of mania to low episodes of depression written by Ken Jensen In learning how to combat my bipolar I uncovered personal assets I had been ignoring. The illness opened me up to a better way of life. I only wanted to hurt less. I got so much more. written by Peter sams Major Depression: Major depression is probably one of the most common forms of depression. You probably know a handful of people who suffer from it. The sufferer seems to walk around with the weight of the world on his or her written by Julie Frey Frey Recently, because of its toxicity and other negative effects, some medical professionals have begun to shy away from prescribing lithium. There are two other alternatives you should know about. written by Richard Bean Up-to-date authoritative information about Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) disorder, its diagnosis and treatment. written by Rachel Broune These are many emotions we experience in our everyday life. We all have our ups and downs, our “off” days and our “on” days. But if you’re suffering from bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. written by Richard Bean Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is one of the most common, severe, and persistent mental illnesse written by Julie Frey Frey As human beings, it's normal for us to swing from happiness to sadness and back again depending on the circumstances. What separates this behavior from manic depressive illness is the intensity of the swings written by Li Ming Wong Historically, persons with bipolar disorder may have been called simply moody or even insane at times. Later, the diagnosis was called manic-depression. While this term is still sometimes used, the generally accepted term is "bipolar disorder". written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental illness which causes mood swings and mood cycling. Mood cycling refers to the transition between mania and depression. Mania, or manic episodes, typically consist of feelings of elation and invincibility, and cause disorientation, lack of sleep, and obsessive behaviors. Depression typically consists of feelings of overwhelming sadness and low self worth. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, known by many as manic depression, is a mental illness caused by a combination of factors, including neurological, biological, emotional, and environmental factors. It is most commonly described as mood cycling or mood swings, in which the patient cycles through moods of depression, mania, and normal behavior. written by Li Ming Wong From historical figures to celebrities to everyday people, there are many people with bipolar disorder. Whether one hears of these people on television or in real life, the question often arises as to how they know they have bipolar disorder. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a serious mental illness that has eluded doctors for decades. For many years, bipolar disorder patients were diagnosed as psychotic or Schitsophrinia. written by Li Ming Wong Prozac is a medication often prescribed for bipolar disorder, bulimia, and anxiety disorders. The medication is highly effective because it acts as a serotonin inhibitor, which means that it helps balance serotonin levels in the brain. written by Li Ming Wong Pediatric bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental illness that presents itself in patients as mood swings or mood cycling. Pediatric bipolar type one patients tend to experience episodes of mania alternating with periodic episodes of depression. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar affective disorder, also known as manic depression disorder, is a mental illness that causes the patient to experience mood swings or mood cycling, involving depressive episodes, mania episodes, and/or mixed episodes. There are many treatment options for bipolar affective disorder. written by Li Ming Wong There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder, or thought now to have had it based on their lifeworks and stories. There have been so many, in fact, that it is considered by some to be a mark of genius. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, has in past years only been found in adults, while children with similar symptoms have been mistakenly diagnosed as have attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental illness that manifests itself as mood swings or mood cycling between depressed, manic, or normal moods. There are two types of bipolar disorder. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness caused by a number of factors including neurological, biological, emotional, and environmental factors. It is typically characterized as mood cycling from manic, or extra happy, moods to depressed, or extra sad, moods. written by Li Ming Wong Bipolar disorders are not all alike. There are even specialized categories for the bipolar disorders which doctors use to distinguish one kind from another. This makes it easier for them to discuss the particular types of problems a patient might be having. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |