All About Bipolar: Bipolar disorder linked to migraines

atorturedsoul | August 11, 2009

Studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder, especially bipolar I and bipolar II, are more likely to have migraines. A new study has discovered that people with a family history of bipolar disorder also increases the risk of migraines.

All About Bipolar: Genetic research points to Chromosone 6

atorturedsoul | July 8, 2009

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) partly funded three studies which linked both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to an area of Chromosome 6 (6p22.1). This area contains genes related to immunity and how and when genes turn on and off.

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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 35 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.