Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Bipolar Context

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

As I said in my bio, when one is diagnosed with a disease from which recovery is not an option, it can really ruin your day. It changes life’s context.  And, from that moment on, it colors your world forever. … Continue reading →

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Deakin University medical researchers find potential new treatment for bipolar depression

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

149 people with bipolar disorder took 2000 mg per day of NAC along with their regular medications for eight weeks. On average, participants experienced a 46 per cent reduction in their depressive symptoms based on the Bipolar Depression Rating Scale. … Continue reading →

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More Info: Stem cell research offers new hope for unlocking the secrets of bipolar disorder

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

“We will be able to see if there are differences in how the neurons of a person with bipolar disorder make connections, determine how they respond to different medications and explore potential deficiencies in signaling pathways,” explains Sue O’Shea, Ph.D., … Continue reading →

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Application Seeks Marketing Approval for ADASUVE for the Rapid Treatment of Agitation in Adults with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Coming soon to an ER near you…Nasal spray delivery of med for the emergency control of agitation in schizophrenic and bipolar patients: About Agitation Agitation can occur in many people suffering from major psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, which affects approximately … Continue reading →

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Take an Online Survey To Help Problems with Missed Diagnosis

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Dr. Yanni Malliaris, Bsc, PhD, of the Hellenic Bipolar Organisation and the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, is spearheading an online study called “Energy, Activity, and Mood Across the World.” Dr. Malliaris says they had about 4,000 participants as … Continue reading →

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The Agitation of Hypomania

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

My husband is very sweet.  He constantly asks me how I’m doing.  Since I am not doing all that great, today’s post is more of a rant I’m afraid.  I’m trying to get a mixed state hypomania under control, and … Continue reading →

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I Have Found Nasal Zen

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Being Bipolar is pretty exhausting.  And, annoying.  Having to check in with yourself several times a day to gauge those mysterious entities of mood, anxiety, etc gets really old.  There are some days, though, when physical illness trumps mental illness.  … Continue reading →

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Key Blockbuster Drugs About to Get Generic Rivals

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

This is week-old news, but worth repeating. Key blockbuster drugs about to get generic rivals These are blockbuster drugs, with more than $1 billion in annual global sales, set to go off patent and get generic competition in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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