About Bipolar Disorder: Don't Give Up On Your Health

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder It's sad when you look out your window to see a star magnolia in glorious bloom and your mind says, "You should be out there working in the yard, why aren't you?" and spoils the moment. But that's one of the things depression can do to a person. And then one of the ways it prevents you from doing what it told you to do is hypersomnia, below. But if you're caring for yourself, you might just have more energy... Don't Give Up On Your Health The very nature of bipolar disorder can contribute to physical health problems. This first article in a planned series introduces some of the issues common to people with bipolar, some even before diagnosis, and what you need to do about them. See More About:  bipolar and drinking  bipolar and health  dual diagnosis Vivien Leigh and Manic Depression Two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, says her stepson, kept her husband Laurence Olivier up nights because she was unable to sleep more than 3 or 4 hours a night. This was just one of the pressures her bipolar illness put on her marriage and, eventually, her career. Hypersomnia I'm experiencing it now, and it's causing problems in my life. Here's what hypersomnia is and what factors have to be ruled out before diagnosing it. My Bipolar Journal: Lexapro and Go Go GO! Three and a half years after my bipolar diagnosis, a meds switch to Lexapro sent me running into some hypomanic symptoms. See More About:  lexapro  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Health News Bipolar Disease Health For Health Topics Featured Articles Legal Issues Suicide Impact on Health Bipolar for Beginners About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder   Follow me on: Advertisement