Care for Bipolar Families
A resource for family members and caregivers of people who are bipolar.
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September 23, 2008 Parenting Tips for Bipolar ChildrenThis is nearly 18 minutes long, but it is an interesting radio broadcast from yesterday, September 22, 2008, on NPR’s Behind Closed Doors. Parents sometimes find themselves unprepared when their children are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a mental illness. … September 5, 2008 Bipolar Family Care as a Group Proves Beneficial in TeensIn an article dated Sept., 2007, the JAMA/Archives journals reported that families of people diagnosed as bipolar who seek therapy together (when used in conjunction with medication) seems to have a stabilizing effect on depression symptoms among … August 20, 2008 The Bipolar and Sodium, Calcium Connection? So, What? Eat More Salt?Ok. This is pretty long August 19, 2008 Top Comments for the week of 8/17 to 8/24 2008irisI am gluten intolerant .. I am interested on how the CNS is affected also and what are the differences (if any) between celiac disease and intolerance to gluten and bipolar? June 19, 2008 New Bipolar FoundationA story ran today in the Tyler Morning Telegraph about Melody Stroud, a woman who started a nonprofit called the Bipolar Awareness Foundation to further awareness and support throughout East Texas. Stroud, lost for 15 years before beginning treatment … March 25, 2008 2008 NAMIWALKSOnce again NAMI is planning a whole slew of NAMIWALKS across the US. Family and caregivers of folks with bipolar: Find the one closest to you here and support a good cause. March 22, 2008 Dr. John Kelsoe, Psynomics, and Home Bipolar Gene TestsThis story broke earlier today when the Mercury News ran an AP feature. Here’s part of the story with a link at the end to the rest of the article: Bipolar gene test stirs debate over at-home genetic test… March 20, 2008 One Newspaperman’s Lament?I found this well-written, though it appears anonymous memoir from someone who dealt with bipolar secretly for most of his life. Here are a couple excerpts: Dealing with any type of mental illness isn’t easy but I want … March 12, 2008 The Northwest Florida Daily News reported that a Bipolar sufferer’s companion dog disappeared in DestinThe Northwest Florida Daily News reported that a Bipolar sufferer’s companion dog disappeared in Destin. Florida Mom DESTIN — It has been nearly a week since Paris, a black and white mixed breed dog with a curly, happy tail, disappeared … February 8, 2008 Anyone had any luck with Geodon (zeldox) vs. Respiridone?-Posted by “Kelowna Kanuck” My wife is currently taking resperidone, but it causes weight gain, which in turn makes her more depressed. Anyone tried Geodon (zeldox in canada) for mild psychotic episodes? Here’s some info on it: February 7, 2008 A Bipolar, Candida, Celiac, Thyroid Connection? Or, candida, help the thyroid and heal bipolar?We are currently investigating the low thyroid and candida relationships connecting bypolar disorder and celiac disease. Please take a moment to give us your input on the right under Polls. Here are some of our findings thus far: There is … Researchers in Quebec claim major breakthrough in understanding bipolar disorderFeb. 7, 2008 - CNW Group reported today that since lithium was first used, over January 29, 2008 Ad vitam paramus - ic volo, sic iubeo(We are preparing for life I want this, I order this.) Commonplace and natural are two words that should not be allowed to define bipolar disorder in your home. The cyclic, compulsive cycles of symptoms should not unite with your childhood … January 22, 2008 Pregnant women with bipolar, stop medication?Sources (accessed at the public library): ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/164/12/1817 In line with recent worries about the effect of coffee, or all caffeine, on pregnant women, and their fetus, Psychiatry Online reports that doctors should balance carefully the potential harm … January 21, 2008 Shades of black: This article ran in the Jerusalem Post on Jan. 13, 2008Vincent Van Gogh’s 1890 painting, “On the Threshold of Eternity,” well depicts depression. With its blue tones and the figure of a despondent old man so doubled over in his chair that his face isn’t visible, it shows how lonely … January 20, 2008 Were our Thousand Year Old Ancestors Really Depression Free?Were our Thousand Year Old Ancestors Really Depression FreAuthor: Denzing Jones It is said that depression has become as rampant as it is today only with the onset of the modern age. The amount of stress, complexities, tensions … January 18, 2008 Bipolar Central releases Bipolar myths reportJanuary 18, 2008 - The founder of Bipolar Central released a free report to dispel various myths about bipolar disorder. The report outlines the top ten lies about bipolar disorder - some deadly - and truths about managing … January 9, 2008 If your spam filter doesn’t block it, Canadian company offers Pig Pills!The Vancouver Sun reported last Saturday that “a dry cocktail of vitamins and minerals that calms aggressive pigs and seems to have eradicated bipolar disorder symptoms in almost 10,000 North Americans,” may be the future of treatment for … The Medicated (bipolar) Child, PBS’ FrontlineThis is a snippet from a release on PBS.org about a show tonight: In recent years, there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with serious psychiatric disorders and prescribed medications that are just beginning … January 8, 2008 Kind words for our contributor ‘Daniel’ from a fellow bloggerAnyone who gets a chance should check out Hinsley Ford’s … January 5, 2008 Tracking the timeline of Britney Spears’ bipolar diagnosis: From Sinead O’Connor to family sources today
January 4, 2008 Abstract regarding caregivers of people with bipolarThe journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology published this abstract back in Nov. 2007, by Caregiver burden and coping; A prospective study of relationship between burden and coping in caregivers … January 3, 2008 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine reports that bright light therapy eases bipolar depression for someFull Press Release From the School: Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, according to a study published in the journal Bipolar Disorders. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Western Psychiatric Institute and … Three different perspectives: The person with bipolar, an observer and the physicianI just read this last night in a fantastic book titled “The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide,” by David J. Miklowitz, PhD: “…the symptoms associated with bipolar mood disorder can be experienced quite differently by the person with the disorder, by an … January 2, 2008 AstraZeneca plans extended release version of SeroquelAstraZeneca, the company that manufactures Seroquel, plans to seek FDA approval to sell an extended release version of its Seroquel XR schizophrenia drug, which is good news for those who have bipolar and have successfully used Seroquel to treat … December 31, 2007 Education and support linkI found this at: http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/bipolar/related/support_9.asp Education It is imperative that you seek out and learn all you possibly can about bipolar disorder. Like a general fighting a battle you are going to need all the ammunition you can garner at … December 30, 2007 A new way to journal for my wifeI have been journaling for my wife at night ever since she got out of the Salem Hospital in Oregon. She has tried to keep track of her daily moods over the years, but when she is terribly low, it is … December 29, 2007 Bipolar studied in senior citizensWestchester, UK, 12/27/07 - According to The Journal News a psychiatrist is leading a study to provide new information to older folks with bipolar disorder and their caregivers. Dr. Robert Young is studying the condition of older people who … |
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In what may turn out to be a rather prophetic observation, on Oct. 4, 2007, the Associated Press reported that Sinead O’Connor said, in an interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, that before being …
