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 » 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 [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, all, bipolar, box, circadian, depression, disorder, light, patterns, resistant, rhythm, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, sleep, stabilization, study, therapy, treatment, wake No Comments » August 12th, 2009 admin A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders states that the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine–better known as T3–is an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression for patients with bipolar disorder. Researchers stated: “Thyroid hormone plays a role in both serotonin and catecholamine functions in the brain, and has been linked to abnormal mood states in bipolar [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, NOS Tags: about, all, bipolar, bipolar I, bipolar ii, bipolar NOS, depression, disorder, hormone, resistant, serotonin, T3, thyroid, treatment, triiodothyronine No 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 » 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 [...]
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 » 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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