August 11th, 2009 
admin Studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder, especially bipolar I and bipolar II, are more likely to have migraines. A new study has discovered that people with a family history of bipolar disorder also increases the risk of migraines. Someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder has a greater risk of having migraines [...]
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2 Comments » August 7th, 2009 admin There are still quite a few people who simply do not believe that drinking alcohol while taking medication used to treat bipolar disorder is a very big mistake that can have dire consequences. I’d like to provide proof that it should be avoided in the hopes that it will help others to better manage their [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, Featured, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, alcohol, all, bipolar, disorder, effects, health, illness, interaction, medication, mental, treatment No Comments » August 6th, 2009 admin The acclaimed “Voices of” series has announced a release date for Voices of Bipolar Disorder. The book is scheduled to be released on January 1, 2010 but is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com. As many of you know, I have a piece that will be published in this book. Of course that is the [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, all, Amazon, bipolar, book, disorder, of, pre-order, voices No Comments » August 5th, 2009 admin Do you have bipolar disorder? Do you have a friend or loved one who has bipolar disorder? Check out these freebies! Manic Depression Booklet – Free Download This free book explains what bipolar disorder is – what the symptoms are and how it’s diagnosed. It also suggests practical ways to self-manage bipolar, and people with [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, all, bipolar, booklets, charts, disorder, downloads, freebies, resources No Comments » May 5th, 2009 admin I am having some issues that I think may be side effects of my medication. Are you currently taking or have you taken Lamictal in the past? If so, have you experienced the same side effects? For several weeks now, I have had very vivid dreams. Most of them feel very real. I am thankful [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, My Personal Experiences, Symptoms Tags: about, all, bipolar, disorder, dreams, lamictal, side effects No Comments » May 1st, 2009 admin If you have bipolar disorder, there are a few things that you should know to manage your treatment and make it more effective. Likewise, there are things that you should not do. The use of alcohol or drugs can and will affect the success of your treatment. Alcohol and drugs affects your judgement and your [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder Tags: alcohol, behavioral, bipolar, bipolar disorder, birth, changes, conceive, conception, defects, disorder, drugs, effective, ineffective, lifestlye, pregnancy, pregnant, rest, risk, routine, schedule, sleep, substance abuse, 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 22nd, 2009 admin Anxiety, frustration, fear and self-loathing. These are all of the emotions I have felt this morning. It’s been a very long morning but I have made it thus far and I will keep trudging through the day. Is it bedtime yet? I was actually supposed to go the see my doctor yesterday. I couldn’t stand [...]
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All About Bipolar: CBS airs comments degrading mental illness
CBS is airing statements that degrade persons with mental illness. If this offends you, take action now! Are you a fan of Big Brother on CBS? Chima Simone Benson called Lydia a bipolar drama queen during the show that aired on Sunday, August 2, 2009. Lydia does not have bipolar disorder-Chima associated her actions with [...]