Bipolar Disorder

I’ve felt for the longest time that dentists need some sort of background in mental disorders. Because of that, I decided to write this article, from the viewpoint of a dental patient.

The highs and lows associated with bipolar disorder can severely impact a person's everyday life. Learn the signs and symptoms, as well as how professionals test for bipolar disorder.

Kay Redfield Jamison's book an Unquiet Mind is well known as one of the best sources for understanding Bipolar disorder. This is my look at the book and the disease as a fellow suffer.

Genes and chemical imbalances may be the cause of bipolar disorder.

This is an overview of the current trends in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder.

I wanted to express my opinion because I am very tired of being the butt of a joke, either from coworkers or celebrities. Bipolar disorder is not a joke.

It's all about getting through the day with your sanity still intact.

If someone in your family is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your love and support can help them to cope with the condition. Learning about the illness can give both of you hope and encouragement.

There are many stereotypes that exist about what bipolar disorder is (i.e., an unsuccessful, unaccomplished and deranged person). I don't fit the profile of what someone who is bipolar can accomplish or looks like

We hear all the time, in commercials, television shows and read in books and newspapers about the symptoms of depression. Here is one person's account of living with depression.

Bipolar disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain that affect you're mood and ability to cope with depression. This article is intended for those with milder forms of Bipolar and focuses on natural remedies and psychological treatment.

Is it you or someone you know that suffers the mental shifts that bring horrible lows and hyperactive highs? It is no fun to have bipolar disorder and it is hard to know how to support a friend or family member who has not found proper treatment.

An opinion piece on the difficulties of seeking and receiving treatment for Bipolar Disorder

A look at the discovery of bipolar disorder up to today.

A look at how bipolar disorder can be helped with the use of occupational therapy.

Brief discussion of Bi-polar disorder and treatment options.

If you or a friend have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, this helpful guide will explain some of the most common symptoms to watch for and be aware of.

Fits of anger, verbal abuse, or self-centered -- is it Bipolar Disorder or Narcissism?

Facts about Five Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder discusses symptoms including Depression, Irritability, Difficulty focusing attention, Altered sleep pattern and Grandiose or lofty plans.

There are certain standards a psychiatrist or physician must follow when diagnosing Bipolar II disorder.

Bipolar disorder seems to run in families. Are there certain genes that can be passed down that cause bipolar disorder? Is bipolar disorder hereditary?

Those with bipolar can suffer with extreme lows of severe depression then swing way up to high levels of mania, but there are other moods typical of certain types of bipolar disorder, such as a mixed state. What is a mixed state in bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder has its challenges, and managing money is a weighty one.

The effects of bipolar disorder can be very traumatic for everyone involved. It not only can affect the person who has it but the family members and friends around them.

Bipolar Disorder, although known by many different names, has been studied from ancient times until present day. Learning the history of research about bipolar disorder helps explain how the stigma of the mental illness has gradually been lifted.

This article describes the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what family and friends can do to support someone suffering from this disorder.

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..

You need to be proactive with your health. Read medication labels, look for all the information you can find, keep track of your symptoms, and ask your doctor as many questions as you can think of, so you get the best treatment possible.