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Category Archives: Mental Illness
‘Mad’ scientists find out why geniuses go ‘mad’
In the report, a group of panelists at the annual World Science Festival in New York on Thursday said that a previous study in 2010 indicated that smarter people were more likely to develop bipolar disorder. “They found that people … Continue reading
Posted in Bipolar, IQ, Manic-depression
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Abbott Laboratories pleads guilty, agrees to pay $1.5 billion for unlawful promotion of Depakote
http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/07/justice/abbott-fine-drug/index.html
Posted in Bipolar, Medication - Bipolar, Mental Illness
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Research Explores the Positives of Bipolar Disorder
Yes, Virginia. There are positives to living with Bipolar Disorder. A new study by Lancaster University has captured the views of people who report some highly-valued, positive experiences while living with the condition. I can’t tell you how refreshing it … Continue reading
Posted in Bipolar, Manic-depression, Mental Illness
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Pedaling Into the Wind – Abilify and Weakness
What are our Drs always telling us? Exercise is essential for a healthier mind. OK. My husband and I both got a new bicycle this past weekend. Cycling. That’s got to be good for you. So, we set out yesterday … Continue reading
Post Prozac Nation: The Science and History of Treating Depression
Lengthy but highly interesting article from the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/the-science-and-history-of-treating-depression.html?_r=2&smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto
Posted in Medication - Mental Illness, Mental Illness, Moods
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The Paradoxes of Bipolar and Creativity
As a follow-up to my last post…this morning I found a wonderful article on Wired that discusses the paradoxes of Bipolar and creativity. This article not only cites resources that claim ‘melancholy can sharpen cognition,’ it also speaks to mania … Continue reading
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Does a bipolar state of mind encourage creative genius
“There’s a popular cliché that maybe craziness and creativity are allied, [that] if you’re schizophrenic, you’re more likely to be a genius inventor. That’s actually not the case. Schizophrenia, there’s no correlation with creativity. Instead, it’s really about depression and … Continue reading
Living Cells Used in Research of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
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
Crossing the Threshold – Obesity and Bipolar Disorder
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
Homeland: Claire Danes says it’s ‘a responsibility’ to play a bipolar character
“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
