Most of the time the answer is yes. People with bipolar disorder do suffer from addiction problems. I for one do. I suffer from drug and alcohol addiction. Thankfully I have been sober for many years now but being bipolar and having addiction problems seem to go hand in hand. Here are two great videos […]
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My name is Kevin and I was born in 1971 in south Mississippi. By the time I was 8 years old I could already tell that I was a little bit different. So I was taken to multiple doctors where I was diagnosed with ADHD. This diagnose would stick for the next 11 years. Growing
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Lithium and Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, is mostly known as manic depression, is a chronic mood disorder that causes extreme mood swings. Mania is a state of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that causes increased energy, activity, and self-confidence. Depression is a state of abnormally low mood that causes decreased energy, activity, and self-confidence.
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Depression and Disability Clinical depression is sometimes considered a disability under the ADA, though not all people living with this condition are eligible for this protection. Someone who suffers from serious depression that significantly impacts his or her day-to-day functioning is more likely to qualify for consideration as having a disability. It may be difficult
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Bipolar disorder is a serious condition that affects millions of people world wide. Check out these videos to learn how to treat bipolar disorder along with what causes bipolar disorder and the treatments of bipolar disorder. How to Diagnose and Treat Bipolar Disorder How to Treat Bipolar Disorder With Medications
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It is common to talk about disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This is because both have much in common and sometimes the concepts are confused. Even though there are some similarities they are two very different diseases. Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia The discovery of a genetic link between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is
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Bipolar Disorder, or manic-depressive condition, is a mental illness that causes mood swings of different lengths. It can make you feel high, low, or even have no feelings towards anything. These highs and lows cause it hard to live with bipolar disorder because you never know what to expect next. Luckily, there are treatments available.
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