Can Bipolar Disorder Get You Out of Jury Duty?
In most states, having a mental illness is a possible - but not automatic - reason for being excused from jury duty. Here are details. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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What Is Bipolar Depression?
A look at bipolar depression - the definition, causes, common symptoms and differences between Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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How Latuda Is Prescribed
An overview of Latuda (generic lurasidone) an atypical antipsychotic medication prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - March 22, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
TMS vs. ECT: Which Therapy Is Best for Severe...
Electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation are used in severe treatment-resistant depression. What are the pros and cons of each? (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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What Happens When You Have Rapid Cycling...
Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is a severe form of bipolar. Learn who's at risk, what it feels like to have this condition, and effective treatments. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Bipolar III is Actually Cyclothymia, A Mild...
Bipolar III disorder is technically cyclothymia, a condition where your moods cycle between hypomania, which is milder than mania, and depression. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Medication Half-Life and What Does It Mean to...
Learn what a medication's half life is and the amount of time it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated. How relevant is this to your dosage. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Neurotransmitters: Messengers of the Brain
Using the illustrated story 'GABAs on the Move,' this article gives beginners a look at how messages are transmitted from one nerve cell to the next in the brain. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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5 Dietary Guidelines to Help Keep Lithium...
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. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Medications Can Cause You to Grind Your Teeth
Do you grind your teeth or clench your jaws? You may have bruxism, which can be caused by stress, anxiety or even be a side effect of medication. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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What You Should Know if Your Doctor Prescribes...
Learn more about the benzodiazepine Ativan, also known as lorazepam, including what health conditions its used for, precautions, and side effects. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Learn the Possible Side Effects of Anti-Psychot...
The anti-psychotic drug Navane, used for bipolar disorder and other conditions, has many possible side effects, including some that are quite serious. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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What is the definition of suicidal ideation?
Suicidal ideation means thinking about suicide or wanting to take your own life. Here we explain what may lead to suicidal thoughts and five tips for kids. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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The Difference Between Congruent and Incongruen...
Symptoms are mood-incongruent if they are not consistent with your mood or are at odds with current circumstances.They're mood-congruent if they are. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
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Patients' Experiences with Lithium
Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community share their experiences with the medication Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - March 16, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
