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Blogs What is a Blog and Why Do I Have One? Bipolar Supporter Blog Take a glimpse at bipolar disorder from one man whose lived with it his entire life and is now working to help others win their own battles with the disorder. David Oliver will share new information, personal insights, and more about his struggle to help his mom and others conquer bipolar disorder. Bipolar Parenting Blog Get an inside look at what it's like raising a child who has bipolar disorder with Stacy Adams. Stacy reports regularly on the ups and downs of dealing with her son. Her postings will give you strategies that may work in your family and the inspiration to keep working with your children to make their lives even better. Bipolar Survivor Blog Get an inside look at what it's like to have bipolar disorder with Michele Soloway Sexton. Michele, a survivor herself, shares regularly on the ups and downs of dealing with the disorder, along with personal insights, lessons learned, and encouragement for others who also have bipolar disorder. Podcast BipolarCentral.com Podcast Tips, tricks and secrets of coping and dealing with the mental health issues related Bipolar Mood Disorder, formerly known as the mental illness Manic Depression or Manic Depressive Disorder.

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This Week's Bipolar News Bipolar diagnosed in younger and younger patients CNN This week, Dr. Charles Raison offers part two of his answer to the viewer question: Can a 9- or 10-year-old be bipolar? The Children's Hospital a miracle for many parents WIS These days, Gabriel fights ADD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Doctors caution that more trouble could be down the road. "If you had seen what Gabriella went ... Are Veterans Being Given Deadly Cocktails to Treat PTSD? AlterNet The FDA subsequently expanded its use, approving it for "acute manic episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder" in 2004, "major depressive episodes ... Click here for all Bipolar News.

Featured Article: Keys to Happy, Healthy Bipolar Lifestyle by David Oliver If you have bipolar disorder, you should be taking medication to control it. You also should be following a good treatment program that involves seeing a doctor, psychiatrist, and therapist. However, there are other keys to living a happy, healthy bipolar lifestyle. I'll go over a few ways here, but you can find more at my website devoted to bipolar disorder. Keys to Good Physical Health 1. Practice good sleep habits. You should get 8-9 hours of sleep per night. 2. Eat a healthy diet, including healthy snacks. 3. Avoid foods that increase stress; such as: sugar, chocolate, and caffeine 4. Avoid alcohol and drugs 5. Exercise at least 3 times per week (even if it's just walking). Click here to read the entire article

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