Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder are three different types of Bipolar Disorder. Understanding the nature of these diagnoses can help people cope better.

Apr 21, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

People who have wondered, "Am I bipolar?" should know the signs and symptoms of Manic, Hypomanic and Mixed Episodes. These three Mood Episodes are defined here.

Apr 4, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Being diagnosed as bipolar may make a person feel helpless. Learning about the illness makes the patient's ability to cope more powerful.

Jan 14, 2010 - Angela Pichon

Many people with Bipolar Disorder do not want to take medication. While medication remains the most effective treatment, there are several alternate treatments available

Jan 10, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Medication is the most common treatment for Bipolar Syndrome, but it can take many attempts to find the correct medicine for each individual

Dec 12, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Up to 20% of all bipolar disorder sufferers will commit suicide. Informing yourself on how to help may be the only thing standing between life and death.

Nov 21, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 discusses the symptoms and effects of Bipolar I and Bipolar II, including anecdotes from a Bipolar Disorder sufferer.

Nov 7, 2009 - Craig Sanders

A person gets the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. S/he has many options on how to treat this psychological illness.

Nov 5, 2009 - Tamara Frank

Everybody has mood swings but what if those mood swings are extreme and abrupt? Could it be bipolar disorder?

Nov 5, 2009 - Tamara Frank

Lithium is used to treat patients suffering from episodes of both mania and depression, and also to prevent future bipolar episodes from occurring.

Jun 23, 2009 - Catherine Walsh

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy is one of the only therapies shown to be effective for bipolar disorder specifically. It targets the body, mind, and heart.

Jun 7, 2009 - Hilary Smith

Parenting a bipolar child is challenging. A bipolar child is not a child that lacks discipline, but rather a child who does not react to standard discipline.

Apr 28, 2009 - Patti Ziemke

Bipolar disorder, according to nami.org is "a medical illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning."

Apr 16, 2009 - Stephanie Sapp

Bipolar disorder is when one experiences extreme, uncontrollable mood swings also know as manic episodes. Early diagnosis is essential.

Apr 10, 2009 - Renee Ruby

Twenty years ago, diagnosing a child with bipolar was unheard of. However within the last decade, the diagnosis has skyrocketed.

Mar 16, 2009 - Patti Ziemke

Anti-depressants are often not the best way to treat bipolar disorders. Mega vitamin therapy can help level out mood swings naturally.

Dec 9, 2008 - Catherine Owen

Cyclothymia is often termed 'Bipolar Light' but this light-hearted term in no way describes the devastation that this mood disorder can cause.

Nov 9, 2008 - Jen Syrkiewicz

Bipolar Affective Disorder (also called Bipolar or Manic Depression) is a debilitating and disheartening mental illness, but with support it can be managed well.

Nov 4, 2008 - Jen Syrkiewicz

Bipolar disorder involves dramatic shifts in moods. Once diagnosed they can be easily managed. This article will focus on signs, symptoms and managemen

Jul 16, 2008 - Asia Yousaf

Continuing lithium maintenance treatment during pregnancy may be essential to the health of some women with mood disorders.

Jun 21, 2008 - Barbara Melville

Manic depression or bipolar disorder is often not effectively diagnosed in teens. Learn about their unique symptoms and how to treat this common mental illness.

May 14, 2008 - Catherine Owen

Lithium is a popular prescription drug used to treat symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, but levels must be monitored closely to prevent toxicity or poisoning.

Apr 17, 2008 - Christina Gleason

Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness in which regulation of mood is impaired. This collection of articles covers the highs, lows and medications that moderate.

Mar 31, 2008 - Tami Port

Circadian rhythms may play an important role in sufferers of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder - could darkness be the answer in tackling manic episodes?

Mar 27, 2008 - Barbara Melville

Most people who have bipolar disorder suffer both with episodes of mania and episodes of depression. Here are some of the symptoms of bipolar depression.

Mar 14, 2008 - Tami Port

Mania isn't the same as being in a really great mood. This abnormally elevated emotional state can include racing thoughts, pressured speech, and extreme irritability.

Mar 14, 2008 - Tami Port

Destructive and extreme emotional changes? Mood swings that seem bipolar, or of two opposite extremes? Here are some of the clinical symptoms of this mood disorder.

Mar 14, 2008 - Tami Port