March 29th, 2007
Since I was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder earlier this year, research about it always catches my eye. And because I often struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, I’m interested in information about my internal clock, as well.
New findings from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, pack a one-two punch […]
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March 26th, 2007
And in fact, they can be downright dangerous!
Bipolar II, also known as manic depression, is a disorder characterized by mood swings from elevated or manic phases to depressed phases. Unlike its more severe form, bipolar I, bipolar II is not characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated as suffering from depression alone or […]
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January 16th, 2007
Being a lively woman means taking care of your whole self, not just your body. That means making time for your emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs — and being sure that those parts of you are healthy, too. For me, it’s meant taking an active role in my mental health.
For what seems like […]
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