Monthly Archives: February 2012

Living Cells Used in Research of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Scientists are growing living brain cells from skin samples which could help research into treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh are growing the cells from skin samples taken from families known to carry faulty … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Threshold – Obesity and Bipolar Disorder

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Today my weight crossed two boundaries. I’ve not been this heavy since right after giving birth to my son and I’ve tipped the scale just enough for my BMI to now be considered inside the ‘Obese’ range. So, after an … Continue reading →

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Homeland: Claire Danes says it’s ‘a responsibility’ to play a bipolar character

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

    “I didn’t want to play crazy. That’s not bipolar, and it’s not Carrie. I wanted to play ‘Carrie who occasionally becomes unhinged’.” “Playing someone with bipolar and taking the mystery out of that is a responsibility I don’t … Continue reading →

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I AM Bipolar

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

This week, I had the distinction of meeting with the Head of Psychiatry at my new care facility. When my regular psychiatrist first told me that she would like me to meet her boss, in true bipolar fashion two thoughts … Continue reading →

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Protest ACTA This Saturday

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Together, we beat SOPA in a huge victory for internet freedom. But this Saturday, internet freedom protests are breaking out in over 200 cities across Europe. Why? Because the companies behind SOPA are using international trade agreements as a backdoor … Continue reading →

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Levels of β-amyloid 42 peptide reduced in bipolar depression

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

MedWire News: Plasma levels of β-amyloid 42 (Aβ42) peptide are reduced in patients with bipolar depression, and could serve a possible biomarker of cognitive decline in patients with mood disorders, say researchers. Read the entire article here.

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New Country – New Healthcare System – New Psychiatrist

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Finally, after seven months of moving-house-related chaos, including various insurance SNAFUs, I now have a new psychiatrist. As most of you already know, I moved from the US to The Netherlands last summer. After all the hubbub in the US … Continue reading →

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