Archive for the 'Bipolar Disorder' Category
From Past to Present: A History of Bipolar Disorder
Friday, November 2nd, 2007It has only been recently that the term “bipolar disorder” has been coined to represent what has always been a misunderstood condition. The ancient Greeks knew of it, and the ancient Chinese even wrote about it in an encyclopedia. Yet, it was only in 1957 that the terms “bipolar” and “unipolar” were even […]
Controlling Your Bipolar Disorder With Service Dogs
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Having a bipolar disorder is living in a constant Catch-22 situation. You need to get immediate treatment when a manic or hypomanic episode hits, yet the symptoms are next to impossible for you to detect. You think you are behaving normally. And sooner or later, you wind up in the hospital for […]
Childhood Bipolar Disorder: A Treatable Disease
Monday, October 29th, 2007Many people have heard about bipolar disorder or as it is sometimes referred maniac depression. However, many may not be aware that this is a disease that can occur in childhood. Childhood bipolar disorder can be seen in children as young as infants, or it can begin in adolescences.
Symptoms of Childhood Bipolar Disorder
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Holistic Bipolar Treatment
Saturday, October 27th, 2007Bipolar treatment is difficult because you have to find the right combination of medicines and make sure that the patient takes them properly. Today there are a lot of studies being done about holistic approaches to bipolar treatment. These studies are being funded by organizations such as the National Institute of Health and […]
Bipolar Symptoms: Mania and Depression Symptoms
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Bipolar disorder is a condition where the behavior of an individual is severely affected. The person may have and elevated high of good humor and excitement or a depressed state where he is pessimistic and sad. Bipolar symptoms manifest themselves when the individual is around late adolescence or early adulthood. This stage in a […]
The Benefits of Bipolar Support Groups
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007The first step towards understanding and coping with any medical condition is to educate yourself about it. A lack of knowledge can lead to unfounded fears and apprehension, and bipolar disorder is a particularly good example of this. Whether you suffer from this condition yourself or know someone who does, the best way to […]
