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Bipolar Episodes with Mixed Features

In most forms of bipolar disorder, moods alternate between elevated and depressed over time. They may recur ,and recovery can be slower than during...

Cyclothymia (Cyclothymic Disorder)

Cyclothymia -- or cyclothymic disorder -- is a relatively mild mood disorder. Compared with more serious mood disorders, the mood symptoms of cyclo...

Women with Bipolar Disorder

These studies suggest that women with mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, experience more severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). T...

Bipolar Disorder: Whos At Risk?

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is an illness in which a person has periods of high mood and energy and other times of depression...

Treatment & Prevention

There are many medications for treating bipolar disorder, so a psychiatrist, who is best qualified to identify which drugs work best for a specific...

Bipolar II Disorder

Depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder are similar to 'regular' clinical depression, with depressed mood, loss of pleasure, low energy and acti...

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Basics

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive illness, is a serious, double-edged mental illness. As many as 10% to 15% of people with bipolar d...

Understanding Bipolar Disorder -- Treatment

Other antiepileptic drugs, such as gabapentin (Neurontin), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), or topiramate (Topamax), are regarded as experimental treatme...

Tricyclic Antidepressants for Bipolar Disorder

They also tend to have more side effects than newer generation antidepressants, and can be especially dangerous in overdose.

How to Talk to Others About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can put a strain on relationships with family and friends. It's much better to have a few people you can turn to in a crisis or wh...

Mood Swings and Bipolar Disorder

Many people find they're more likely to become depressed or manic during stressful times at work or during holidays. Some people see seasonal patte...

Managing Bipolar Disorder At Work

You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you can’t work due to a mental or physical disability. Working closely wi...