July 24th, 2009 
admin No Kidding? Me Too! is an organization dedicated to removing the stigma associated with mental illness. Comprised of people in the entertainment industry, NKM2 was founded by Joe Pantoliano, who was a cast member in the award winning HBO series, The Sopranos. I have always felt that if celebrities would lend their voice to the [...]
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No Comments » July 17th, 2009 admin If you have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you will soon learn that there are a variety of treatment options available. Do you think you may have bipolar disorder? Are you searching for an online test or screening? Visit: http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/nimh/bipolar-screening-test/menu-id-1409/ While online tests and screening tools can identify potential symptoms, they cannot diagnose bipolar [...]
June 29th, 2009 admin It is well known that scientists have confirmed a link between toxoplasmosis and bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. In fact, it has been discovered that many parasitic infections can result in the onset of a mental illness and treatment of infection can improve or even resolve symptoms of mental illness. An infection that directly affects the [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, all, bipolar, illness, link, medical, mental, parasites Comments Off May 26th, 2009 admin Twenty percent of people with bipolar disorder commit suicide. That’s 1 out of 5. Does your life insurance policy cover suicide? I know this sounds like a terrible question, but think about it rationally. Families are devastated by suicide. In the wake of such a tragedy, would you really want your family to be burdened [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, NOS Tags: about, all, bipolar, insurance, life, suicide No Comments » May 13th, 2009 admin How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? None. The light bulb has to want to change. It’s supposed to be a joke (a lame one, I know) but doesn’t this also apply to people? A lot of people who have bipolar disorder think that medication is all they need. They expect [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, NOS Tags: behavioral, bipolar, lifestyle, medication, therapy, treatment No Comments » April 29th, 2009 admin Are you searching for a test for bipolar disorder? Here are a few things to get you started: At this time, a blood test or any other medical procedure cannot diagnose bipolar disorder. A simple test for bipolar disorder does not exist. Only a mental healthcare provider can accurately diagnose bipolar disorder. The process involves [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, NOS, Symptoms Tags: about, all, bipolar, disorder, mood, questionnaire, test for bipolar No Comments » April 25th, 2009 admin Bipolar I and Bipolar II are the most common forms of bipolar disorder. The majority of people have never heard of Cyclothymia or Bipolar NOS. Cyclothymia is similar to Bipolar II, but the symptoms are somewhat milder. Recurring episodes of mild hypomania and/or depression are symptoms of Cyclothymia. Persistent unstable moods and periods of mild [...]
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