May 10th, 2012 
admin Many people suffering from a mental illness such as bipolar disorder may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. If your illness prevents you from functioning well enough to hold down a job, you should contact a local Social Security office to inquire about applying for benefits. If you apply for benefits, you will [...]
April 5th, 2012 admin I want to thank Healthline for naming All About Bipolar as one of the Top Ten Best Bipolar Blogs of 2012. It is very much appreciated. I have added it to my Awards page, and it is now a permanent fixture on my blog. Again, thanks Healthline for recognizing all of my hard work. [...]
March 22nd, 2012 admin Most anyone who has bipolar disorder has attended therapy sessions and have probably experienced a variety of techniques used by therapists. If you were diagnosed with bipolar disorder some time ago, it is highly likely that you have visited quite a few different therapists with good and bad experiences. Have you ever heard of Jungian [...]
February 13th, 2012 admin New drugs are being introduced all the time, but this one is supposed to be different than other drugs on the market. People who frequent sites like Guide to Healthcare Schools may have already heard of these. Here’s what is being said: “Sycrest is marketed as Sycrest in Europe, and as Saphris® in other [...]
January 5th, 2012 admin February 2012 marks our fourth annual Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month. As always, I will be accepting guest posts from anyone who has been affected by bipolar disorder. I’m looking for personal experiences, insight on the disorder, new medical findings – anything related to bipolar disorder. This series may also be of interest to those becoming a [...]
December 20th, 2011 admin Everyone knows the holiday season is a difficult time for anyone who has bipolar disorder or any other mental illness. Perhaps it is the stress of the holiday rush. Maybe there are painful memories associated with the holidays. Maybe it is the feeling of being alone in all of this. Whatever the reason, it happens. [...]
October 17th, 2010 admin “NeuroStar is an alternative to medication to treat depression in some cases. It is transcranial magnetic stimulation, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of patients with major depression who have not benefited from prior antidepressant treatment. It does not involve surgery or anesthesia, is not taken by mouth and [...]
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1 Comment » August 13th, 2010 admin FDA: Aseptic Meningitis Risk with Use of Seizure Drug Lamictal The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine) can cause aseptic meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord not caused by bacterial infection. Aseptic meningitis has a number of [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Symptoms Tags: adverse, all about bipolar, aseptic meningitis, chills, confusion, drowsiness, fever, headache, lamictal, lamotrigine, medication, nausea, rash, reactions, seizure medication, sensitivity to light, side effects, stuff neck, vomiting No Comments » August 10th, 2010 admin Amber says: “What drives me nuts is that no one ever says how medication can interact with alcohol. I know that they can interact, some more than others, but I would like specifics so that I can make an informed decisions as to whether or not I’ll have a couple of glasses of wine. Self-medicating [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Symptoms Tags: alcohol, all about bipolar, ativan, celexa, elalvil, interact, interactions, interfere, lamictal, Lexapro, lithium, medications, paxil, prozac, seroquel, symbyax, topamax, wellbutrin, zoloft Comments Off May 27th, 2010 admin As most of us who are knowledgeable about mental disorders know, bipolar disorder is one of the least understood mood disturbances among the general population. This makes things, of course, all the more difficult in dealing with the disorder if you happen to have it. Since I have a strong family history of varying degrees [...]
