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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder What Causes Depression? What causes depression? Scientists have found that what causes depression is an imbalance of important chemicals in the brain. Here's a look at how these chemicals affect mood to cause depression and also insights into what may trigger depression. Search Related Topics:  depression  depression symptoms  causes of bipolar disorder Treat Depression Like Chronic Pain It's hard to get out of bed. Simple tasks take enormous effort. Leaving the house is unthinkable. Routine chores stop you dead in your tracks. All these symptoms of depression could also be effects of physical pain. Long-time forum member Snoggle talks about managing depression as managing pain. Search Related Topics:  coping with depression  living with bipolar disorder  Cortisol Link Between Stress and Bipolar Disorder Study uncovers physical link between stress and bipolar disorder among children of bipolar parents. Search Related Topics:  stress  stress sensitivity  cortisol Is There a Medical Test for Bipolar Disorder? Medical tests for bipolar disorder may be in our future. Several avenues of research are promising and offer hope that soon diagnosis will be easier. Search Related Topics:  diagnosing bipolar disorder  genetic testing  frequently asked questions Related Searches Bipolar Depression Treat Depression How to Treat Anxiety Chronic Depression Anxiety Depression Featured Articles Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder Impact on Life Personal Stories & Literature About Bipolar Disorder Legal Issues Suicide Impact on Health   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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.com Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Here's What You Need to Know About Bipolar Disorder Learn the Behaviors and Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder How Is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed? Methods For Treating Bipolar Disorder Medications   Follow me on: Advertisement