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December 14, 2007

Is Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder Also Known As 'The Terrible 2s'?
Hartford Courant
Dr. Dimitri Papolos of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his wife, Janice, are the recognized authorities on early-onset bipolar disorder. ...

Mood-Elevating Effects of Opioid Analgesics in Patients With ...
Journal of Neuropsychiatry
The authors investigated the mood reaction of opioid analgesics in patients with bipolar disorder. Nine (27%) of 33 patients who took opioid analgesics for ...

New-Onset Paranoia and Bipolar Disorder Associated With ...
Journal of Neuropsychiatry
2 We report a case of psychosis and bipolar depression associated with an unruptured intracranial aneurysm. "Mr. M," a 65-year-old right-handed Caucasian ...

Sleep helps in bipolar disorder treatment
UPI
Stable sleep patterns and regular routines may improve outcomes in bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, U.S. researchers report.

Bipolar woman, 62, regrets telling older sister her secret
The Standard-Times
Dear Annie: I am 62. Ten years ago, I was diagnosed as bipolar. My father and late sister also were bipolar. I have made every effort to keep my illness a secret from my extended family as well as my in-laws. I know from the way they treated my sister...

Outcomes In Bipolar Disorder May Be Improved By Stable Sleep Patterns And Regular Routines
Medical News Today
Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is highly influenced by the circadian system - the body's internal clock - and a specific kind of psychotherapy may help decrease irregularities in the circadian system that can trigger key symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) annual meeting.

Pregnant Women At Risk Of Bipolar Recurrence With Interruption Of Medication
Medical News Today
Women with bipolar disorder who stop taking their medication - such as lithium, antipsychotics and anticonvulsants prescribed as mood stabilizers - before or shortly after becoming pregnant appear to be much more likely to suffer a recurrence of the disorder, according to a study reported in th

Stable sleep patterns, regular routines may improve outcomes in bipolar disorder
ANI via Yahoo! India News
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): A new study has found that bipolar disorder is highly influenced by the circadian system, the body's internal clock, and a specific kind of psychotherapy might help decrease irregularities in the circadian system, which can trigger key symptoms of bipolar disorder. The study, led by Ellen Frank, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry and psychology ...

Craig takes own life after battling Bipolar
The Williams Record
Katie Craig '08 passed away on the property of her Cumberland, Maine, home last Thursday. Craig, who was away from the College on voluntary medical leave, had been diagnosed recently with bipolar disorder. Her death is considered a suicide, the circumstances of which have not been made public.

Study shows brain differences in adolescents with mental illness
ANI via Yahoo! India News
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that puberty may have impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth. Jean A. Frazier, M.D., Director of the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Research Program at Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, in Massachusetts and an ACNP member, led the study. While studying the brains of ...

Stable Sleep Patterns And Regular Routines May Improve Outcomes In Bipolar Disorder
Science Daily
Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is highly influenced by the circadian system -- the body's internal clock -- and a specific kind of psychotherapy may help decrease irregularities in the circadian system that can trigger key symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to a new study.

Brain Differences Identified In Adolescents With Mental Illness
Science Daily
Puberty may have an impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth, according to a new study.

Woman goes to court for monkey
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
By MARTHA DELLER Heather Grady had cared for Zoe since she was 11 weeks old. She says the tiny capuchin monkey is like her baby. But she contends that Zoe is also a protective companion who reminded her to take the medication that helps control her bipolar disorder. So Grady was distressed when she returned from five weeks in jail to discover that her brother had given the monkey to Arlington ...

Study finds brain differences in adolescents with mental illness
EurekAlert!
Boca Raton, FL, December 8, 2007 - Puberty may have an impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP).

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This Week's Bipolar News

'Bipolar Boy' tops awareness week
The Patriot-News - PennLive.com
A program by a comedian with bipolar disorder headlines the Mental Health Association of Lebanon County's observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week. ...

Treatment of Bipolar Illness: A Casebook for Clinicians and Patients
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)
Part III, "Pharmacology and Neurobiology of Bipolar Illness," is a review of fundamental issues on psychopharmacology and the causes and mechanisms of the ...

No free assessment for fraudster
Independent Online
A Western Cape fraudster failed on Wednesday to have himself sent to a State psychiatric hospital for free assessment for a bipolar mood disorder. ...

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Supporter - Don't Let Yesterday or Tomorrow Ruin Today

I want to start by asking you a question:

Does yesterday help with today when you're dealing with bipolar disorder?

Another question:

Does tomorrow help with today when you're dealing with bipolar disorder?

NO. To both questions.

Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow isn't here yet. The only day you have is today, and the only thing that's important is what you do with it.

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