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What Causes Bipolar Disorder? by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Mon 26 Apr 2010 1:15am with bipolar disorder, but it is still important to understand what causes bipolar disorder? An Explanation of Bipolar Disorder It is very difficult to hear that you or someone you love has bipolar disorder. While understanding the cause is important, it is also to important to have a clear understanding of exactly what bipolar disorder Read on »

Permanent Link: Smoking Tied to Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder by yumers Posted Sun 22 Nov 2009 12:00am Smoking Tied to Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder – ABC News . People with bipolar disorder who smoke appear to have a heightened risk of suicidal behavior possibly because they are generally prone to impulsive acts, a new study suggests. The new findings suggest that high levels of impulsivity one of the symptoms of bipolar disorder may draw Read on »

Older age of fathers increases risk for bipolar disorder in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 2:02am JAMA / Archives - Older age of fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September 2008 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Bipolar disorder is a common, severe mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression, according to background information in the article. [...] Read on »

Older age of fathers increases risk for bipolar disorder in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 16 Sep 2008 7:22am JAMA / Archives - Older age of fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September 2008 issue... on the risk of bipolar disorder in the offspring” (Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008;65[9]:1034-1040). Read on »

A Disorder Of The Brain That Causes Symptoms Of Bipolar In Children by Lucy J. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 27 Mar 2010 10:00pm that the additional cells in two regions of their brains may cause overwhelming thoughts and feelings with induce the traits of bipolar disorder. What Causes the Disorder? Has anyone found the real cause of bipolar disorder in children? While we wish we could say that a single factor was the source, the answer is not that easy to come by. Many scientists think Read on »

Bipolar Disorder Signs - Bipolar Disorder Center - EverydayHealth.com by Jewells Posted Mon 10 Jan 2011 9:21am Bipolar Disorder Signs - Bipolar Disorder Center - EverydayHealth.com The above link will take you to a really great site where you can check the signs of Bipolar. Read on »

Bipolar Disorder, Brain Chemistry, and Yoga | Yoga for Bipolar Disorder by Teal Marie Chimblo Fyrberg Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm David Morgan is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and he also has bipolar disorder. His blog Yoga for Bipolar Disorder, just won the 2008 Top Ten Bipolar Blogs Awards from..., bipolar disorder is a devastating illness that can destroy families and lives. My name is David Morgan. I have bipolar disorder. I’m also a yoga teacher. I teach yoga full time Read on »

From About.com: Bipolar disorder – Called manic depression or bipolar disorder stigma persists by Kenn C. Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:00pm

1 Comment , living as I am with HIV/AIDS, too. I almost feel defensive in talking about my bipolar II condition, particularly around some other recovering alcoholics who look skeptical when I tell them I was diagnosed before I stopped drinking. The implication seems to be that, now that I’m stopped, the bipolar should be less of a problem. Indeed it has been but I’ve Read on »

Bipolar Disorder and Heredity by journey2balance Posted Fri 20 Nov 2009 10:04pm Is there a gene which causes Bipolar Disorder? Yes. And no. “The genetic basis of Bipolar Disorder probably involves multiple genes interacting with each other... or clinical depression. Research has failed to pinpoint a single gene or chromosome as the precise cause of Bipolar disorder. Ken Kendlar (psychiatrist at the Medical College of VA Read on »

NIMH & Bipolar Disorder by Kate McLaughlin. Patient Expert

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Posted Fri 24 Oct 2008 12:46pm . Bipolar disorder can also cause changes in energy and behavior. Bipolar disorder is not the same as the normal ups and downs everyone goes through. Bipolar symptoms are more... causes bipolar disorder? Several factors may contribute to bipolar disorder, including: Genes, because the illness runs in families. Abnormal brain structure and brain function Read on »