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What Is A Bipolar Forum?

no@spam.com (Bipolar Central) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 MDT

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness where patients experience mood swings which typically range from a frenzied euphoria to depression. Since it is long term condition with no complete cure, the symptoms of bipolar disorder have to be controlled. Patients go thru a range of emotions and need to be comforted in a congenial environment. It becomes a conflicting phase of life and to come to terms with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder could be frightening and frustrating. The acceptance of the psychological problem is not just for people who suffer from it but also for their near and dear ones.

Definition of Bipolar Disorder

no@spam.com (Bipolar Central) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:00 MDT

bipolar definition to have a clear idea of what this mental illness is all about. Bipolar definition states that it is as a psychiatric illness that describes a category of mood disorders which has extremes of medical conditions. There are radical emotional changes which are characterized by abnormal heightened mood which are clinically referred to as mania or hypomania, if the occurrence is milder. The other extreme emotional change is the depressive episode where the individual has a low feeling or mixed episode which includes a mixture of low and high emotions.

Bipolar Test

no@spam.com (Bipolar Central) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:00:00 MDT

Bipolar test essentially involves an examination conducted by a psychiatrist who asks several questions about the history, the signs, symptoms and other relevant behavioral questions which needs to be answered by the patient. The bipolar test is even conducted on family members and friends of the person to ascertain the behavior of the person suffering from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is not an easy disorder to diagnose and hence, the bipolar test might seem a bit complicated. The questions help the psychiatrist determine if the person is actually suffering from the disorder.

I try to never judge myself...

no@spam.com (C.C. Brighton) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:00:00 MST

It is never okay to tear yourself down because of this illness or the vice grip it may have on you but rather to console yourself and be your own best friend...

Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability - Strategies for Winning

no@spam.com (David Oliver) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:00 MST

Bipolar disorder has long been recognized by the Social Security Administration as a legitimate basis for the payment of disability benefits. If you are a disability claimant who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder symptoms, there are two ways you should apply for benefits - and when you apply, you can and should use both arguments.

Benefits of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

no@spam.com (David Oliver) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:30:00 MDT

Pays regular monthly benefits that YOU HAVE EARNED BY WORKING in the past, prior to your disability. If you have never been able to work due to disability, provides regular monthly income to which you have a legal right!

Why You Should NOT be Ashamed of Drawing Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

no@spam.com (David Oliver) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:00:00 MDT

'I worked too many hours for too many years for too little money in too stressful an environment NOT to draw benefits from the money I paid into the Social Security system now that my job stress has caused me to become unable to work in a norm

Benefits of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

no@spam.com (David Oliver) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:00:00 MDT

Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability - Strategies for Winning

no@spam.com (David Oliver) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:00:00 MDT