http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html The Bipolar Blog keeps you up-to-date with all our additions and changes. Subscribe here. en-us bipolar disorder Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:18 GMT Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:18 GMT bipolar-lives.com http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Symptoms-Stronger-When-Anxiety-Disorder-is-Present http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Symptoms-Stronger-When-Anxiety-Disorder-is-Present People who suffer from an anxiety disorder in addition to bipolar disorder are more likely to have severe symptoms of bipolar, such as suicidal behavior, more manic episodes, and more depressive episodes, according to new research. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:08:36 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Childhood-Bipolar-Boom http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Childhood-Bipolar-Boom Dr. Avram H. Mack, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Washington, D.C., wonders if an explosion in childhood bipolar disorder reflects a true increase in the condition, or the inappropriate labeling of some youngsters that potentially could hold them back the rest of their lives. Sat, 12 May 2012 01:54:23 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/creating-a-bipolar-artist.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/creating-a-bipolar-artist.html When prompted, most everyone can summon the stereotype of the tortured artist: unshaven, disheveled, rambling, brooding, psychotic. The shame of this Thu, 10 May 2012 02:21:18 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Corticostriatal-defects-are-trait-features-of-bipolar-disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Corticostriatal-defects-are-trait-features-of-bipolar-disorder Patients with bipolar disorders show reduced corticostriatal responses to happy and neutral stimuli relative to mentally healthy individuals, results of a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study demonstrate. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:44:08 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-symptoms-may-begin-in-teen-years http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-symptoms-may-begin-in-teen-years The number of teenagers who have experienced mania, a hallmark of bipolar disorder, is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:05:19 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Research-Explores-the-Positives-of-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Research-Explores-the-Positives-of-Bipolar-Disorder The problems of living with bipolar have been well documented, but a new study by Lancaster University has captured the views of those who also report highly valued, positive experiences of living with the condition. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:38:54 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/soft-bipolar.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/soft-bipolar.html Soft bipolar occurs in around 10% of the population so you MUST understand what it is and how to recognize it in yourself or a loved one. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:06:58 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Broadening-bipolar-disorder-criteria-is-a-bad-idea http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Broadening-bipolar-disorder-criteria-is-a-bad-idea A Rhode Island Hospital psychiatrist and researcher explains the negative impact of broadening the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder in the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:03:03 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/functional-training-and-bipolar-disorder.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/functional-training-and-bipolar-disorder.html What is functional training and what does it have to do with bipolar disorder? Functional training is a little like occupational therapy. Functional training Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:49:11 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/becoming-a-mother-to-my-own-mother.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/becoming-a-mother-to-my-own-mother.html Before I began my studies as a Psychology major at North Carolina State University, many of my peers told me that college was going to be The best time Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:41 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Kim-Novak-says-she's-bipolar,-regrets-leaving-Hollywood http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Kim-Novak-says-she's-bipolar,-regrets-leaving-Hollywood Actress Kim Novak told an audience at the TCM Classic Film Festival Friday that she has bipolar disorder, and sometimes regrets her decision to leave Hollywood in the late 1960s at the height of her fame. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:04:28 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/looking-at-the-bright-side-of-bipolar-disorder.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/looking-at-the-bright-side-of-bipolar-disorder.html Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by going between depression (prolonged sadness) and mania (over the top excitement). Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:14:36 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/signs-of-manic-depression.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/signs-of-manic-depression.html Signs of manic depression may be right under your nose. Discover genuine indications of mania and protect your loved ones and yourself. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:58:05 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Employer-Can't-Fire-Workers-With-Bipolar-Disorder,-Court-Rules http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Employer-Can't-Fire-Workers-With-Bipolar-Disorder,-Court-Rules According to the World Health Organization, bipolar disorder is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world, and many employees lose their jobs as a result of it. The new ruling is being hailed as a landmark for Americans with bipolar disorder. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:08:40 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Affective-lability-may-distinguish-BPD-from-bipolar-disorder-patients http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Affective-lability-may-distinguish-BPD-from-bipolar-disorder-patients Patients with bipolar disorder differ from those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) regarding patterns of affective lability, US researchers report. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:54:39 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-therapy-treatment.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-therapy-treatment.html Which bipolar therapy treatment is right for YOU? Discover what really works and what the evidence reveals. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:33:25 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Body-Clocks-May-Hold-Key-for-Treatment-of-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Body-Clocks-May-Hold-Key-for-Treatment-of-Bipolar-Disorder Scientists have gained insight into why lithium salts are effective at treating bipolar disorder in what could lead to more targeted therapies with fewer side effects. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:02:12 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/signs-of-bipolar-disorder.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/signs-of-bipolar-disorder.html Signs of bipolar disorder may be obvious or subtle. Discover what to watch out for. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:53:53 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-disorder-facts.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-disorder-facts.html Bipolar disorder facts revealed. Discover reliable, cutting edge information on bipolar disorder you can use for breakthrough recovery. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:22:37 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Moms-Likely-to-Need-Meds-While-Pregnant http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Moms-Likely-to-Need-Meds-While-Pregnant For pregnant women with a history of postpartum psychosis or bipolar disease, the decisions about prophylaxis to prevent relapse of psychosis should be guided by her past pattern of episodes, a Dutch study found. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:16:35 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Omega-3-supplements-may-help-reduce-bipolar-depression-symptoms http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Omega-3-supplements-may-help-reduce-bipolar-depression-symptoms Results from a systematic review and meta analysis of clinical trials support the adjuvant use of omega 3 supplements in the treatment of bipolar depression, but not mania. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:40:51 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Premature-Death-Rates-Rising-in-Bipolar-Patients http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Premature-Death-Rates-Rising-in-Bipolar-Patients People with bipolar disorder have a substantially raised risk of premature death, research warns, and the risk seems to be increasing. Attempts have been made in recent years to understand this mortality gap, but the current death rates from natural vs. unnatural causes remain unclear. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:28:35 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Adipokine-levels-increased-in-overweight-bipolar-disorder-patients http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Adipokine-levels-increased-in-overweight-bipolar-disorder-patients Overweight patients with bipolar disorder exhibit higher levels of certain adipokines and inflammatory markers than overweight mentally healthy individuals, research shows. This supports the view that inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to bipolar disorder. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:33:36 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Mindfulness-Therapy-Improves-Bipolar-Disorder-Symptoms http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Mindfulness-Therapy-Improves-Bipolar-Disorder-Symptoms Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) may improve mood, emotional regulation, wellbeing, and functioning in individuals with bipolar disorder, according to a study published in the February issue of CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:28:22 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Antioxidants-May-Be-Deficient-in-Patients-with-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Antioxidants-May-Be-Deficient-in-Patients-with-Bipolar-Disorder These results highlight the potential utility of treatments that increase antioxidant activity. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:41:29 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#New-App-Supports-Weight-Loss-for-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#New-App-Supports-Weight-Loss-for-Bipolar-Disorder Did you know that 35% of people with bipolar disorder are obese? Or that people with bipolar disorder face hugely increased risks of early death from lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke? The Bipolar Diet Daily app provides daily tips and support for managing mood, food and weight. The app also includes a daily journal feature so you can complete a range fun but powerful daily asignments or reflect on your daily message and what it means for you. From the creators of www.bipolar-lives.com and www.bipolar-diet.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:36:57 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#How-antipsychotics-cause-side-effects-such-as-obesity-and-diabetes http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#How-antipsychotics-cause-side-effects-such-as-obesity-and-diabetes In 2008, roughly 14.3 million Americans were taking antipsychotics, typically prescribed for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or a number of other behavioral disorders. This makes antipsychotics among the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. Almost all of these medications are known to cause metabolic side effects such as obesity and diabetes, leaving patients with a difficult choice between improving their mental health and damaging their physical health. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:59:31 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Grandma's-mental-health-may-have-shaped-your-interests http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Grandma's-mental-health-may-have-shaped-your-interests Students interested in humanities and social science were more likely to grow up with relatives with depression, bipolar disorder or substance abuse. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:25:31 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Oxford-University-Study-Shows-Lithium-Still-Best-Long-Term-Treatment-for-Bipolar http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Oxford-University-Study-Shows-Lithium-Still-Best-Long-Term-Treatment-for-Bipolar Physicians should feel confident prescribing lithium for patients with bipolar disorder, according to an Oxford University study in which the potential side effects of the drug were evaluated. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:11 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/treatment-resistant-bipolar-disorder.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/treatment-resistant-bipolar-disorder.html Treatment resistant bipolar disorder may in fact be misdiagnosis, attempts to treat the wrong phase of bipolar, or an excuse for not taking medication. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:47:54 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Why-Did-Manic-Depression-Become-Bipolar-Disorder? http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Why-Did-Manic-Depression-Become-Bipolar-Disorder? Why did the disease named manic depression change name to bipolar disorder? It is a good question, and for the answer we'll look back at the roots and and history of the terms. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:09:14 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Fighting-weight-gain-and-metabolic-disorders-when-treating-bipolar http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Fighting-weight-gain-and-metabolic-disorders-when-treating-bipolar Anti-psychotic drugs for treating serious mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, are effective and often life-saving but come with unwelcome side effects. They dramatically increase weight as well as the incidence of metabolic disorders such as raised blood fats and Type 2 diabetes, say Sydney-based specialists. In fact, there are measurable effects within 3 to 6 months of starting treatment. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:16:13 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-mania-treatment.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-mania-treatment.html Bipolar mania treatment Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:24:31 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-life-insurance.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-life-insurance.html Need bipolar life insurance? What your insurance company will not tell you and your broker does not know. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:49:35 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Immigration-in-Childhood-Increases-Risk-of-Psychosis,-Bipolar http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Immigration-in-Childhood-Increases-Risk-of-Psychosis,-Bipolar People who move to a new country during early childhood may be at increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, a new study suggests. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:45:55 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/am-i-bipolar.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/am-i-bipolar.html Ever asked Am I bipolar? It's time for a straight answer. Info on bipolar revealed now. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:24:35 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-the-identity-thief.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-the-identity-thief.html When you are born you are given a name. As you grow older that name becomes entwined with your growing identity. Young adulthood brings with it its share Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:39:26 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Disorder:-What’s-Known-and-What’s-Next http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Disorder:-What’s-Known-and-What’s-Next Bipolar disorder is currently believed to arise from interactions between the classic two forces that drive most of our biology: the genetic risk factors we inherited from our parents and the consequences of our environment. It is now clear that unpleasant events during childhood that lead to chronic stress and or mental and physical trauma also contribute to the appearance of symptoms later in life. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:44:40 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Deep-brain-stimulation-shows-promising-results-for-bipolar-depression http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Deep-brain-stimulation-shows-promising-results-for-bipolar-depression A new study shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe and effective intervention for treatment-resistant depression in patients with either unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar ll disorder (BP). Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:57:20 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#In-Bipolar-Treatment,-Doctors-Ignore-Health-Factors http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#In-Bipolar-Treatment,-Doctors-Ignore-Health-Factors A new study suggests that doctors do not always take into account important health factors when writing prescriptions for patients with bipolar disorder. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:40:18 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-I-disorder-disease-progression-‘chaotic’,-not-progressive http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-I-disorder-disease-progression-‘chaotic’,-not-progressive Patients with bipolar I disorder show disease progression that is random or even chaotic, suggest findings from a 6-year study that contradict research supporting a predominant, progressive worsening of illness course. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:41:36 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/riding-giantstrials-tribulations-and-triumphs-in-my-struggle-with-bipolar-disorder.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/riding-giantstrials-tribulations-and-triumphs-in-my-struggle-with-bipolar-disorder.html I have always had a strange infatuation with waves. From light waves to sound waves, the electromagnetic spectrum is a building block for all modern science. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:19:02 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Motions-Unmask-Moods---Problems-with-motor-control-may-be-a-key-factor-in-bipolar-disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Motions-Unmask-Moods---Problems-with-motor-control-may-be-a-key-factor-in-bipolar-disorder None of us can stand perfectly still. No matter how hard we try, our bodies constantly make small adjustments, causing us to sway slightly as we stand. A new study finds that people with bipolar disorder tend to sway more than those who are unaffected, which may lead to new ways to treat and diagnose the illness. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:37:05 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Kids-With-a-Bipolar-Parent-Face-Mental-Health-Risks http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Kids-With-a-Bipolar-Parent-Face-Mental-Health-Risks Children who have a parent with bipolar disorder are more likely to display symptoms of affective and behavioral dysfunction than are children who do not have a parent with the condition, a study headed by Rasim Diler of the University of Pittsburgh and published in the November-December issue of Bipolar Disorders has found. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:39:05 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Postpartum-Psychiatric-Disorders-May-Predict-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Postpartum-Psychiatric-Disorders-May-Predict-Bipolar-Disorder A study has reported a link between postpartum psychosis in women within 2 weeks after childbirth and a future risk of developing bipolar disorder. The findings, reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry, indicate that postpartum psychiatric illness may be an early marker for an underlying bipolar disorder. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:51:37 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Antipsychotic-drugs-tied-to-diabetes-risk-in-kids http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Antipsychotic-drugs-tied-to-diabetes-risk-in-kids The antipsychotic drugs that are increasingly being used to treat bipolar disorder and other mental disorders in children may come with an increased risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:45:53 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Kids-Focus-Less-on-Eyes http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Bipolar-Kids-Focus-Less-on-Eyes A new study suggests that bipolar children spend less time looking at peoples eyes when trying to judge emotional expressions such as happy, sad, fearful and angry. This new study finding may help explain why children with bipolar disorder and severe mood dysregulation have difficulty determining other peoples emotional expressions, said the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health investigators. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:43:23 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-depression-treatments.html http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-depression-treatments.html Bipolar depression treatments address the specific bipolar symptoms of depression, not mania. Discover the specific treatment you need and get well now. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:44:29 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#How-Mutations-May-Lead-to-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#How-Mutations-May-Lead-to-Bipolar-Disorder In recent years, scientists have discovered several genetic mutations associated with greater risks of psychiatric diseases such as bipolar disorder. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:32:38 GMT http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Your-Child-Does-Not-Have-Bipolar-Disorder http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-blog.html#Your-Child-Does-Not-Have-Bipolar-Disorder One expert's view on the bad science and misdiagnosis of childhood bipolar disorder. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:40:28 GMT