Author Archives: JmaC

Ever Again

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

I never got to stay. To greet the dawn with you. I never earned the place I wanted in your heart. I waited willingly. Patiently Until it hurt too much I never felt a love that was so terrible. I … Continue reading →

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Release Your Inhibitions Positive Affirmations

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I do my own thing I am easygoing I go with the flow I always speak my mind I am daring I do what I want I am confident in my own judgement I live life to … Continue reading →

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Stop Feeling Insecure Positive Affirmations

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am confident with myself I am unique I am special I bring something different to my environment I am a great person I am a strong-minded individual My opinions are important I see the world for … Continue reading →

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In Bipolar Disorder, a Chemical Signal of Abnormal Metabolism

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

It has long been a puzzle what exactly causes the intense highs and lows of bipolar disorder, an illness that pushes people back and forth from periods of intense energy and excitement to periods of deep sadness and hopelessness. But … Continue reading →

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Looking For Clues in Reward Circuits of Bipolar and Depressed Patients

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

When people with bipolar disorder experience depressive episodes, the reward circuits in their brains show impairments similar to those that affect people diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), scientists reported March 13th in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. When these circuits are … Continue reading →

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A Downward Spiral Leads to Uplift

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Former NFL Player Helps Others After Facing His Diagnosis Dreams and reality were always at odds for Keith O’Neil. With a former NFL player for a father and an early love for the game, he longed to play professional football, … Continue reading →

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Study may explain gene’s role in major psychiatric disorders

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Gene associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, and depression linked to brain cell death in mice. A new study shows the death of newborn brain cells may be linked to a genetic risk factor for five major psychiatric diseases, … Continue reading →

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Epigenetic study of lactose intolerance may shed light on the origin of mental illness

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

A new study on the epigenetics of lactose intolerance may provide an approach to understanding schizophrenia and other complex, serious illnesses. Both lactose intolerance and schizophrenia are inherited. In addition, neither condition emerges in the first years of life, but … Continue reading →

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Study finds average 6-year delay between onset and diagnosis of bipolar disorder

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Long delays mean missed opportunities for early intervention to reduce the severity of episodes of bipolar disorder. Crucial opportunities to manage bipolar disorder early are being lost because individuals are waiting an average of almost six years after the onset … Continue reading →

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Brain study confirms gene mutation link to psychiatric disorders

Posted on August 31, 2016 by JmaC

Brain scans have revealed how a genetic mutation linked to major psychiatric disorders affects the structure, function and chemistry of the brain. The study offers further clues about how the mutation increases the risk of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder anddepression. Experts … Continue reading →

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