Bipolar mood disorder, also called manic depression, is a serious condition often leading to unemployment, marital problems, alcohol abuse, and is associated with multiple relapses. 10-20% of patients commit suicide. Lithium has played an important role in the prevention of bipolar disorder since the 1960’s and became widely used as the first line of treatment […]
The evidence is piling up that Omega 3 fish oil treatment for bipolar and depression can really help, particular with the symptoms related to depression. As yet, the optimal dose has not been clarified. Some studies suggest too high a dose can cause the benefits to be reduced, while other studies show very […]
The exact meaning of the phrase “treating dysphoric bipolar disorder” is often unclear and not everyone has a clear idea of what the term means. Dysphoria in relation to bipolar disorder has many people stumped. Some people believe dysphoria to mean the ‘angry’ side of mania, whilst others think that dysphoria, being the […]
Teaching others about bipolar disorder has become somewhat of a life purpose for bipolar sufferer Ken Jensen. Lost in a bipolar fog for almost eight years, Ken has lived first hand with the debilitating symptoms of bipolar and has now beaten it.
After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Ken discovered that doctors invariably treated his symptoms […]
There are many in the research community who believe that nutritional supplementation can be of great benefit to bipolar sufferers. There has already been a lot of research on essential fatty acids, and recent evaluation of supplements containing trace minerals, vitamins and amino acids has been encouraging.
How Bipolar Natural Supplements Work
Certain nutrients are required to […]
Although there are over two million Americans suffering from bipolar disorder, most of them are unaware that their condition exists. Generally, the symptoms start to manifest during adolescence, and can be triggered at any time. Fortunately this brain disorder, also known as manic depression, is entirely treatable. The trick is to recognize the initial symptoms […]