PMS and Bipolar - Double Trouble
PMS can have a devastating effect on women with bipolar disorder, as these reader stories show. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Be Careful About Cold Medicine Interactions...
Before taking any over-the-counter cold or flu remedy, be aware of the possible interactions with your prescriptions. Some can be dangerous! (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
In Lesson 2 of Bipolar for Beginners, we take a look at what scientists believe are the causes - genetic, physical and psychological - of bipolar disorder. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What Is Mental Illness and What Causes It?
Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's mood, behavior or thoughts in a way that is distressing or impairs functioning. More ... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

PMS and Bipolar Disorder - AWFUL!
Study results showed women whose bipolar disorder worsened during the premenstrual period had worse episodes. Readers' shared experiences support this finding! (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Everything You Need to Know About Cyclothymia
Cyclothymia also known (incorrectly) as cyclothymia disorder and bipolar cyclothymia is a form of bipolar disorder that many people haven't heard of. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Some Mood Stabilizers / Epilepsy Medications...
Some mood stabilizers that are also epilepsy drugs can make birth control less effective. Find out which ones. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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The Effects of Faith on Bipolar - and Bipolar...
Religious faith and bipolar disorder, intertwined, can have very positive - or very negative - effects. Readers talk about their experiences. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Causes, Signs and Consequences of Low...
Many people who have bipolar disorder struggle with low self-esteem. So how do we get it and how do we end the struggle? (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

How Long Will It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
To get disability benefits your medical condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least one year or be expected to result in your death. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 16, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Bipolar Disorder - How Often Do People Cycle?
A cycle is the period of time an individual takes to go through one episode of mania and one of depression (or hypomania and depression). (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Can You Qualify for Disability if You Have...
Can those with bipolar disorder qualify for disability from the U.S. Social Security Administration? Learn about your access to Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income if you have bipolar disorder. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 12, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

The History Behind Ben Stiller's Bipolar Disorder
Ben Stiller - best known for There's Something About Mary - is frank about having bipolar disorder. His parents - Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara - have also talked about being in therapy for depression. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 12, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What Are Extrapyramidal Side Effects of...
Extrapyramidal side effects are a group of symptoms that can occur in persons taking antipsychotic medications. More ... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Lamictal Tastes Terrible! Here's Help for...
Taking Lamictal or lamotrigine? If so, you know how AWFUL they taste if you don't get them down fast. Here are tips for taking these and other pills. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - December 12, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news