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Is It A Bipolar Symptom

February 27, 2007

Bipolar Disorder, also known as Manic Depressive Illness, causes dramatic changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function.  Most people experience moderate mood swings, this is normal, although more drastic changes in mood could be a symptom of Bipolar Disorder.  1-2% of the population suffers from bipolar disorder, about 4 million people.

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Understanding The Bipolar Disorder

February 27, 2007

Most individuals that suffer from bipolar disorder have one goal. That goal is to live a life that is as normal as can be.  To get through today without having any emotional problems, to make it through the big meeting at work without having people wonder what is wrong with you and to simply be able to enjoy your daughter’s graduation are all additional goals that you may have.

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder And Suicide Ideation – Save Your Love Ones

February 27, 2007

People with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk for suicide. Someone with bipolar disorder who is severely depressed, may also become suicidal, as they sometimes hear their voices urging them to commit suicide.

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Bipolar Disorder and Disability Claims

February 27, 2007

People suffering from bipolar disorder experience a myriad of symptoms, but the hallmark of the disorder is severe mood swings between a depressive state and an extreme hyperactive or manic state. For this reason, it is also known as manic depression. Regardless of what you call it, it is a mental disability that qualifies for disability benefits.

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How Does One Get The Bipolar Disorder

February 27, 2007

“How Does One Get The Bipolar Disorder” It is believed that those that suffer from bipolar have a genetic code that puts them in that position.  While this genetic disposition doesn’t per say actually trigger the condition to happen, those that have this coding actually have a better chance of developing it at some point in their lives.

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Bipolar Nation Episode 13: The Capt Cares

February 26, 2007

In episode 13, CaptJoe takes the mic and fights back tears as he attempts to explain why helping others matters so much to him. New voicemail number now in use, 206-202-1408. Thanks for the votes and comments on Podcast Alley!

What Causes Weight Gain From Mood Medications

February 18, 2007

Finally a significant advance seems to have occurred in the understanding of the mechanism by which Zyprexa and other similar medications for bipolar disorder cause weight gain. The article in which this advance is described as not quite yet been published, but a news release which describes the results in plain English is available (thanks to N.H. for the heads up). It speaks for itself. Hopefully this will create a cascade of new results that might lead to some solutions we can use to try to prevent this huge problem.
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Bipolar Nation 12: Anna Nicole and Bipolar Disorder`

February 16, 2007

in this episode CaptJoe takes a moment to reflect on Anna Nicole Smith and how much of her behavoir seems similar to bipolar disorder. Also announcements concerning Presidental hopes, and the (psuedo)review of Running With Scissors.

Friends and Family with Bipolar Disorder

February 15, 2007

There are several symptoms to bipolar disorder that are often attributed to mood swings or disregarded as insignificant.  However, manic depression is a severe disorder that can drastically impact a person’s life and stability.  It can also be very difficult to handle for the loved ones of the person with the illness.  People who are close to a person with manic depressive disorder can take the symptoms of the illness personally, when really there are neurons in the person’s brain that induce them to act a certain way that is out of their control.  It is hard to see that sometimes though, especially when there are emotions involved.  It can also be difficult not to fall into the same mood swings as the patient has.  Bipolar marriages, bipolar pregnancies, and bipolar families are all very difficult to deal with.  Listed ahead are a few tips indication how you can treat a loved one with the disorder.

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Bipolar Symptoms: The Sadness And The Joy! Faces And Signs Of Manic Depression

February 15, 2007

Bipolar symptoms can be likened to a snowstorm: tiny snowflakes drift down until “white-out” conditions make everything more difficult. A person dealing with manic depressive illness experiences a flurry of troubling feelings and emotions, which make it hard to see the way ahead!

It is important to recognize and seek treatment for bipolar disorder symptoms because unlike snow—that melts and dissipates over time—this illness can worsen as the years go by.

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