How Depression May Impact Your Memory
A phenomenon called overgeneral memory (OGM) has been shown to be common in people with depression and bipolar disorder. It is characterized by recalling a lumped group of events rather than a single specific event when asked to retrieve one autobiographical memory. OGM is both a predictor and a symptom of depression. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Cyclothymia - What Is It?
Cyclothymia is a version of bipolar disorder where moods alternate between hypomania and depression that is not terribly severe. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Norepinephrine - Definition
Norepinephrine - also known as noradrenaline - acts in more than one way in the human body. At moments of sudden stress, when adrenaline kicks in to give you extra energy, norepinephrine is at work as well. It also works as a neurotransmitter. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Could You Have Persistent Depressive Disorder?
Persistent Depressive Disorder is depression that lasts at least two years with no more than a 2-month letup. It is a combination of two older diagnoses. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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How About a Secret Handshake for Bipolars?
Nancy lightheartedly proposes that people with bipolar develop a secret handshake so they can identify each other, and the bipolar community responds. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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What Is a Psychiatric Nurse?
Psychiatric nurses have achieved a nursing degree - an Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree - specializing in the mental health field. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Does Anthony Michael Hall Have Bipolar Disorder?
Actor Anthony Michael Hall has been labeled as having bipolar disorder in dozens if not hundreds of articles on the internet. But is there any actual proof? (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Hypergraphia
Learn the definition of hypergaphia here. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Tardive Dyskinesia - Are Meds Affecting Your...
Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrolled facial movements such as protruding tongue, chewing or sucking motions. More... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Psychosis - What Is It?
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions. Learn the full definition of psychosis, including how one may experience it, here. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Hyponatremia - Definition and Symptoms
Hyponatremia is a low concentration of sodium in the blood. It can occur as a side effect of some medications that are used to treat bipolar disorder. More... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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How To Apply For Disability
Beginning your application for disability is easy and you should begin this process as soon as possible due to the lengthy processing time. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Delusions of Reference - What Are They?
Delusions of reference are strongly held belief that outside events, objects, etc., have a particular significance to oneself. More ... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Lithium Tests and Toxicity
Thyroid and kidney tests need to be run before a person starts taking lithium, and serum levels should be monitored as lithium toxicity can be dangerous. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Housecleaning Tips That Can Help Depression
These tips to help you keep your house a little cleaner can also give a sense of accomplishment and pleasure that can help a depressive episode. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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