Archive for September, 2007
All Grown Up: Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007“While one might think that bipolar disorder only occurs in adults, this is a misconception. The truth of the matter is, this disorder is not limited to adults at all. Bipolar disorder has been diagnosed in babies, children, and teens alike. In fact, the occurrence of bipolar disorder in adolescents is not uncommon at all, […]
Bipolar and Zoloft
Sunday, September 16th, 2007“Bipolar disease is difficult to treat. Everyone reacts differently to the different phases of bipolar disorder. Before one can even start, you must understand that there is a difference between depression and bipolar disease. Depression may only occur once in your lifetime and is usually caused by such things as poverty, homelessness, community violence or […]
The Tightrope Walk of Bipolar Medications
Friday, September 14th, 2007“If you suffer from bipolar disorder, then you have the same ‘tightrope walk’ in front of you as other people that suffer from a major health issue. There are medications that can bring the symptoms of bipolar disorder under control, but it is very difficult to find the right combination of bipolar medications and the […]
Why There is Not a Bipolar Test
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007There is no test that can conclusively tell you that you have Bipolar Disorder. This is actually not that unusual, mental illnesses typically cannot be diagnosed with a test, so it’s no surprise that there is no such thing as a test for bipolar disorder. There is nothing specific to this disorder that will show […]
bipolar disorder in children
Thursday, September 6th, 2007It is an unfortunate fact of life that the incidence of bipolar disorder in children is on the rise. If you are the parent of one of these children, you are certainly wondering what you can do to help your child. Below are some suggestions to get you started.
Supplements for Treating Bipolar Disorder In Children
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