Take that, voices!

atorturedsoul | December 15, 2009

I am ignoring my voices today and feeling pretty smug about it. Why? Because I told on them and they know they are in trouble.

Mental Health Freebies: Part 4

atorturedsoul | December 9, 2009

Here is a list of free booklets, CDs, DVDs, posters, magnets and more related to mental health and mental illness.

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.

Does stress cause the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

atorturedsoul | October 8, 2009

The symptoms of bipolar disorder are not caused by stress, but stress can exacerbate the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

About All About Bipolar

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.


About the author

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.