Archive for December, 2007

Symptoms of Bipolar Manic Depression

The symptoms of bipolar manic depression can be tricky to identify. Noticing the early warning signals can be crucial to getting an early diagnosis and helping the sufferer before symptoms escalate out of control.
Many of the symptoms of bipolar manic depression are depression related. This interesting article by Grant Eckert discusses ways to […]

What Causes Bipolar Disorder

Many have asked “what causes bipolar disorder”. Theories abound, and many myths exist (some true, some not). These include heredity, alchohol and drug abuse, bad childhood experiences and more.
This article by Dr. Bate discusses the three “real” causes of mental conditions. It is a very interesting read!
The Three Basic Causes of […]

Living With Someone With Bipolar Mood Disorder: The Trifecta

Living with someone with bipolar disorder or depression is definitely a challenge, often accompanied by total helplessness about ways to help your loved one. If you are supporting someone with bipolar or depression, you could be excused for thinking the “trifecta” of getting a diagnosis, some drugs, and a few counseling sessions will fix […]

CBT as Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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.
There are many treatment options for bipolar […]

Living With Someone With Bipolar Disorder Or Depression

Living with someone with bipolar disorder or depression can be very challenging, and is often accompanied by a feeling of helplessness about “what to do” to help.
Where To See Help For a Depressed Family Member?
The most important thing anyone can do for the depressed person is to help him or her get an appropriate diagnosis […]

Manic Depression (Bipolar Disorder) - Famous People

Many Famous People Suffer With Bipolar Disorder
There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder, or are now thought 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. That may or may not be true, […]

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