Archive forAugust, 2010

Is doctor prescribing Tegretol to treat Bipolar II? - HealthCentral.com

Is doctor prescribing Tegretol to treat Bipolar II? - HealthCentral.com
Full Question: I have had chronic daily headaches and periodic migraines for 5 years now. I have a new neurologist who has prescribed Tegretol for my chronic daily headaches and periodic migraines. She wanted to …

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The facts on bipolar disorder - Examiner

The facts on bipolar disorder - Examiner
Bipolar disorder , formerly known as manic-depression, is a serious chronic mood disorder affecting approximately 6 million American adults or 2.5% of the population. There is no cure for bipolar disorder but it can be …

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The Bipolar Economy - Seekingalpha.com

The Bipolar Economy - Seekingalpha.com
There has been an epic tug of war over the last couple of months between the eternal pessimists and the perpetual optimists. They ve been putting their money where their increasingly large mouths are by …

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Epilepsy, bipolar drug Lamictal linked to brain inflammation - ConsumerReports.org (blog)

Epilepsy, bipolar drug Lamictal linked to brain inflammation - ConsumerReports.org (blog)
If you or somebody you care for takes the anticonvulsant drug lamotrigine (Lamictal and generic), you should be aware that in rare cases it can cause inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, a …

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Relatives Of Individuals With Autism Tend To Display Abnormal Eye Movements - Redorbit.com

Relatives Of Individuals With Autism Tend To Display Abnormal Eye Movements - Redorbit.com
Abnormal eye movements and other sensorimotor and neurobehavioral impairments appear common in unaffected family members of individuals with autism, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of …

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When to Tell Someone that You’re Dating that You Have Bipolar Disorder - Associated Content

When to Tell Someone that You’re Dating that You Have Bipolar Disorder - Associated Content
In addition, explain how Bipolar disorder affects your personally, and that there are different versions. For example, if you are Bipolar II, you generally won’t experience the type of manic and depressive …

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When to Tell Someone that You’re Dating that You Have Bipolar Disorder - Associated Content

When to Tell Someone that You’re Dating that You Have Bipolar Disorder - Associated Content
In addition, explain how Bipolar disorder affects your personally, and that there are different versions. For example, if you are Bipolar II, you generally won’t experience the type of manic and depressive …

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The Bipolar Relationship: How to Understand, Help, and Love Your Partner - Psych Centra

The Bipolar Relationship: How to Understand, Help, and Love Your Partner - Psych Centra
The Bipolar Relationship: How to Understand, Help, and Love Your Partner by Jon P. Bloch, PHD, Bernard Golden, PHD and Nancy Rosenfeld is a very detailed and helpful book meant specifically for romantic partners of …

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Hidden Bipolar Disorder in Major Depression - Psych Centra

Hidden Bipolar Disorder in Major Depression - Psych Centra
Many people diagnosed with depression actually may have a mild form of bipolar disorder. According to Dr. Kathleen R. Merikangas from the National Institute of Mental Health and her colleagues, Nearly 40 percent of …

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