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What is the official definition of Bipolar II? Hypomania Technically, this is literally a “little” mania — the familiar symptoms but less so: •Mood much better than normal •Rapid speech •Little need for sleep •Racing thoughts, trouble concentrating •Continuous high … Continue reading →

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment … Continue reading →

52 MOST COMMON USED BIPOLAR MEDICATIONS Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic) Reviews Ratings Abilify (Pro, More…) generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics 80 reviews Rate it 6.1 Abilify Discmelt (More…) generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics 1 review … Continue reading →

Long term monitoring is valuable in monitoring is valuable in Bipolar Disorder to faciliate recognition of the variablity in the mood swings associated with the condition, including identification of symptom-free intervals. Ongoing monitoring also provides an “early warning” system and … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co BIPOLAR & STIGMA FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS: FROM BIPOLAR-BABE Those who suffer from [bipolar disorder] are often falsely labeled as crazy, dangerous, or even as having multiple personalities … many people fail to seek help out of shame or … Continue reading →

5 Tips to Manage the Medications 1.Keep a medication diary. 1.Write down all the medications your child takes, how much they take, when they take it, and any side effects. Review the diary with your child’s doctor at follow-up appointments. … Continue reading →

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Rapid Cycling and Mixed States as “Waves”(April 2006) The three color pictures on this page are from Drs. Dean Mackinnon and Ron Pies, used with their permission from their article on “affective instability”.Mackinnon This term means, roughly, unstable mood … Continue reading →

Question: What does “life cycle psychology” mean? Which are the human life stages? Answer: It is clear to everyone that life has a course with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The psychology of life cycle is a branch … Continue reading →