About Bipolar Disorder: Weight Gain Woes

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder As I talk about below, I've been diagnosed with high blood sugar - high enough to need medication. Just wanted to say I feel much better since starting this med. It's a merry-go-round between BP, its meds, weight gain, hyperglycemia and depression, but now I know just how much the high blood sugar problem was contributing to my depression! Bipolar Disorder, Meds and Blood Sugar I gained 80 pounds on various psychiatric meds, and I know hundreds of our community members are in the same boat. And along with the weight gain came the usual problems - high blood pressure and high cholesterol, not to mention the misery of being fat for the first time in my life. And now there's another problem related to that weight gain: high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. Hope for Weight Loss Studies have shown clinical evidence that certain techniques can and do help people with lose weight, even while taking the atypical antipsychotic medications that are notorious for causing weight gain. More People Self-Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Two London doctors say that in the last three years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help because they believe they have bipolar disorder. They think part of the reason is that stigma has been reduced, but other British research doesn't bear that out. What do you think? Maurice Benard - BP Spokesman Maurice Benard, who plays Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, has spoken openly about having bipolar disorder for many years and acts as a spokesman for two major mental health organizations. Breakdowns, medication compliance and anxiety attacks are just some of the things he has taken into the public eye. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Manic Depression Mania Symptoms Bipolar II Bipolar Manic Featured Articles Cortisol - Factor in Depression, Weight The Sarcasm Diet Bipolar Weight Loss Support Patty Duke's Bipolar Disorder About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter - New Address   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Reader's Choice Tech Awards Learn what apps, smartphones, email clients, and more were chosen by About.com readers as their favorites. 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 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About What is this buzzing in my head? Stress making things worse? I'm not BP, instead I'm schizoaffective Advertisement