All About Bipolar

atorturedsoul | October 28, 2009

Recent studies show that antipsychotic drugs can cause dramatic weight gain in children and teens.

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atorturedsoul | October 5, 2009

Each year, more than 1 million women seek medical attention for injuries resulting from domestic violence. If you suffer from a mental illness, it increases your vulnerability to abuse.

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis | 9 Comments »
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atorturedsoul | September 9, 2009

There has been a lot of debate over whether parents with bipolar disorder are capable of being good parents. I have repeatedly said it is possible and there are many examples of it. I offer you my own experience so that you may form your own conclusion.

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atorturedsoul | September 8, 2009

The H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, claimed the life of a 13 year old Memphis, Tennessee teenager. The H1N1 virus has killed 36 U.S. children as of Thursday, September 3, 2009.

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atorturedsoul | June 2, 2009

A local youth was killed yesterday in a tragic accident. The young girl, who had just turned 13 last month, was driving an ATV (four-wheeler) with her younger brother. It is believed that she was reaching for her cell phone when the ATV struck a mail box. She died from head trauma. I wish to [...]

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