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Depression:Bipolar Disorder


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The Best Bipolar Blogs

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An active community of bloggers with bipolar disorder has sprung up online in recent years. In this slideshow, we bring you the people behind the best bipolar blogs and highlight some of their must-read posts.   View slideshow


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9 Ways to Control Bipolar Disorder

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From diet and exercise to travel tips, here are various strategies to keep bipolar disorder under control.   View slideshow


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Dr. David Miklowitz Answers Critical Questions About Bipolar Disorder

 David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D.
David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D.
Professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Colorado, Boulder
Q: How is bipolar disorder different from depression?

A: Bipolar depression, when it manifests as depression, is more severe and more recurrent than major depression. It also tends to have an earlier age of onset than depression. On average, people with this disorder are symptomatic half of all the weeks of their lives, with one quarter of that time in a manic state and three quarters in depression. Read More

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Bipolar Celebrities: Does It Make Them More Creative?

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Depression may have been dubbed the “common cold of mental health,” but the mental health buzzword these days is bipolar disorder, possibly because it's often associated with creativity, verve, and charisma.   View slideshow


Video: Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression Bipolar Disorder Signs Symptoms Doctor-Patient Video
    Racing Thoughts
    When bipolar mania is dangerous
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  • Depression Bipolar Disorder Mood Stabilizers Doctor-Patient Video
    Must Flatten Mood
    When bipolar patients need stabilizing
    ( :29 )
  • Depression Bipolar Disorder Mania Doctor-Patient Video
    Generosity Mania
    Bipolar man wanted to give cars away
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