September 14th, 2009 
admin Is light therapy beneficial to patients with bipolar disorder? Recent studies suggest that it can provide benefits to persons suffering from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is often accompanied by erratic sleep-wake patterns (Circadian rhythms: A daily rhythmic activity cycle, based on 24-hour intervals.). Doctors prescribe a variety of medications to improve sleep patterns to assist [...]
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No Comments » July 13th, 2009 admin Oh, the things medication used to treat bipolar disorder do to your brain. I have had much worse side effects while taking other medications but this is down right annoying. I don’t feel like there is much difference between this and psychosis. Psychosis is when the lines between reality and imagination are blurred and it [...]
May 19th, 2009 admin Things that didn’t bother me before now have a profound effect. I have figured out that horror movies are something I should avoid. It’s not that I particularly like these types of movies but my husband and kids do. I had never been a fan of horror but I learned to tolerate them for their [...]
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 [...]
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