2010 Top Mental Disorder Blog Award

atorturedsoul | September 1, 2010

All About Bipolar was honored as a 2010 Top Mental Disorder Blog! I was nominated by some of the wonderful people that read my blog. Thank you so much for all of your support!

Medical Billing and Coding

New Warning for Patients Taking Lamictal

atorturedsoul | August 13, 2010

FDA: Aseptic Meningitis Risk with Use of Seizure Drug Lamictal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine) can cause aseptic meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord not caused by bacterial infection. Aseptic meningitis has [...]

Kroger Add Up the Savings Giveaway Winner Announced

atorturedsoul | August 13, 2010

Congratulations, Mari! You are the lucky winner of a $25 Kroger gift card!
I have emailed you requesting the necessary information to send out your prize.
Thanks to everyone who entered! Check back often for the next giveaway at All About Bipolar!

Cardinals Sweep the Reds

atorturedsoul | August 11, 2010

Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds called the St. Louis Cardinals “whiny little bitches” before the series began. Game two started with a bang when Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina confronted Phillips as he stepped up to the plate in the first inning. The ensuing brawl had pitcher Chris Carpenter pinned against the backstop. Reds pitcher [...]

How does alcohol interact with medications used to treat bipolar disorder?

atorturedsoul | August 10, 2010

Amber says:
“What drives me nuts is that no one ever says how medication can interact with alcohol. I know that they can interact, some more than others, but I would like specifics so that I can make an informed decisions as to whether or not I’ll have a couple of glasses of wine. Self-medicating with [...]

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All About Bipolar demonstrates the day to day grind faced by a person dealing with bipolar disorder while providing information about this serious mental illness.


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atorturedsoul

I am a 36 year old mother of four wonderful children living in the great state of Tennessee. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic features and Panic Disorder with agoraphobia. All About Bipolar is intended to offer advice to others dealing with this disorder. If my experiences help one person to see that they are not alone in coping with bipolar disorder, then I have accomplished my goal.