Bipolar Disorder

Trileptal Bipolar Medication -- Is it Right for You?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:35:06 -0700

Trileptal bipolar medication, or any other type of bipolar medication, must be used under strict medical supervision. If you are prescribed medication for your bipolar disorder, it is important to take it exactly as directed. Make sure you understand the risks, side effects and interactions of your medication before leaving your doctor's office. If you experience distressing side effects, do not discontinue your medication. Contact your doctor and let him or her kno... Tags: Trileptal Bipolar

A Guide to Bipolar Tests

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:35:06 -0700

After bipolar tests have been evaluated and a diagnosis has been made, treatment will begin. Treatment will most often consist of medication combined with psychotherapy. Commonly prescribed medications for bipolar disorder include antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. Antidepressants are often used along with mood stabilizers as they can sometimes trigger mania. Antipsychotics are usually used on a short term basis to treat severe episodes of depress... Tags: Bipolar Tests

How do Bipolar Celebrities Cope?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:35:06 -0700

Actors and actresses aren't the only celebs suffering from bipolar disorder. There are a variety of famous musicians who are also bipolar. They include R&B singer Bobby Brown, rapper DMX, rocker Axl Rose, and even classic songstress Rosemary Clooney. Connie Francis, Phil Spector and even Sting round out the list of some of the musicians known to suffer from some form of bipolar disorder. Tags: Bipolar Celebrities

Coping with Bipolar Manic Depression

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:35:06 -0700

Bipolar I is more severe than Bipolar II, and is characterized by at least one episode each of depression and mania. There may or may not be periods of normal functioning in between these episodes. Bipolar II is different because instead of mania, sufferers experience hypomania. Hypomania is a milder form of mania that can often be confused with happiness or joy as it is usually quite pleasurable. The problem occurs when symptoms affect performance at school or work... Tags: Bipolar Manic Depression