Antiepileptic drugs do not increase risk of suicide
atorturedsoul | December 8, 2009
Studies show that antiepileptic medications do not increase the risk of suicide in patients with bipolar disorder.
Smoking associated with suicidality in bipolar disorder
atorturedsoul | November 2, 2009
Smoking has been associated with suicidality in bipolar disorder. A recent study suggests that patients who smoke cigarettes may have a higher risk of suicidal behavior.
Antipsychotics linked to obesity/ diabetes in children
atorturedsoul | October 28, 2009
Recent studies show that antipsychotic drugs can cause dramatic weight gain in children and teens.
Study finds bipolar patients have increased risk for medical ailments
atorturedsoul | July 29, 2009
A new study by Thomson Reuters has discovered that patients with bipolar disorder are “three times more likely to experience trauma or adverse reaction to treatment.” Patients with a mental illness have a greater risk for a wide range of medical conditions.
All About Bipolar: Effective and Ineffective Management
atorturedsoul | May 1, 2009
If you have bipolar disorder, there are a few things that you should know to manage your treatment and make it more effective. Likewise, there are things that you should not do.
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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.Awards
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