Recent Articles
Bipolar Child - A Perfect Child - Bipolar Kids
- By Alice Barstow
- Published Today
- Bipolar disorder and children
- Unrated
Bipolar illness (or manic depression) is a neurobiological, hereditary chemical imbalance of the brain. Thirty percent of all children born to a couple where one parent has the illness also are born bipolar. If both parents suffer from it, there is a sixty percent chance that their children will inherit the illness.
66 Ways to Save Money When Dealing with Bi-Polar Disorder
- By Site Admin
- Published Today
- Money management
- Unrated
Since so many people write telling me that they are having financial
challenges, I got to thinking that there are two ways to increase your
income: Either lowering your expenses or by raising your income. In
many cases, it's easier for people to lower their expenses or to save
money and take the excess money to pay down their debts and use the
money saved for better treatment for bipolar disorder.
The Holidays are Coming
- By Michele Soloway-Sexton
- Published Yesterday
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar , Bipolar (General)
- Unrated
Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween! So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.
There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else. You just may have to do some extra planning.
Medications for Bipolar Disorder
- By David Oliver
- Published 11/16/2009
- Medications and treatments
- Unrated
There are several medications for bipolar disorder; therefore, to list
them all in one article would be overwhelming. Therefore, a listing of
the types of bipolar medications would be more in order, and you can
see under which classification your particular medication falls. At
least you will have a better understanding of what your medication for
bipolar disorder is supposed to do and how it is supposed to function.
Bipolar Disorder - My Fault?
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those with Bipolar
- Unrated
"Is bipolar disorder my fault?" you may have asked yourself. If you
have, you're not alone. Many people with bipolar disorder have also
asked themselves the same question. Is your bipolar disorder caused by
something you did? You and/or your supporter may be pondering this
question as well.
Is it Me or the Bipolar Disorder?
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those with Bipolar
- Unrated
A common question for many people with bipolar disorder to ask is, "Is
it me or the bipolar disorder?" If this is a question you have asked
yourself, you are not alone – other bipolar survivors have asked
themselves the same question. This is because they have experienced
the same strange thoughts and behaviors as you have at times.
Don't Ignore Bipolar Problems
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- Bipolar (General)
- Unrated
Treatment for bipolar disorder primarily consists of medication and
therapy. Through therapy, you can discuss the issues surrounding the
disorder, and any other bipolar problems you may have. However, you
should not ignore what is right in front of your face, as some people
do.
Is it the Bipolar or My Loved One?
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
Many bipolar supporters have wondered about their loved one. They have
asked, "Is it the bipolar or my loved one?" If you have asked yourself
that same question, you are not alone. You may question your loved
one's behavior, and wonder if their instability and impulsivity is just
them, or is it the bipolar disorder in them?
Bipolar Disorder – Are Demons Real?
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- Bipolar (General)
- Unrated
Are demons real in you? Your religious leader might think so. He, and
other fellow church members might even accuse you of "entertaining
familiar spirits," or having demons in you, and claim that the Bible
tells them so. They may even try to cast these spirits or demons out
of you! No matter how much you try to explain to them that research
shows that bipolar disorder has been around since the second century,
when (although it wasn't called bipolar disorder yet) it was first
recognized as some type of a mental illness.
Your Loved One with Bipolar Could Kill Themselves
- By Site Admin
- Published 11/16/2009
- For those supporting someone with Bipolar
- Unrated
There is a very good chance that your loved one with bipolar disorder
could kill themselves. Statistics show that nearly half of the people
with the disorder will attempt suicide at least once, and 1 in 5 will
actually succeed. I'm not trying to frighten you; just trying to warn
you that bipolar disorder can be fatal for those who have it. You must
take the threat of suicide very seriously when you're dealing with a
loved one who has bipolar disorder.