About Bipolar Disorder: 2010 Roundup / Take a Sugar Pill for Depression?

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder To all my readers - I wish for each of you a healthy and safe New Year, and all the happiness you are entitled to. Will You Make Resolutions? Making resolutions or setting goals can be difficult for a person with bipolar disorder. Difficult moods can derail the best intentions. What about you? Share your thoughts in a comment to my blog about New Year's Resolutions. Surprising Information About Placebos A small research study found that "sugar pills" helped ease symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome even though they knew they were taking a placebo. One researcher commented that there might be an application to depression. What do you think? See More About:  placebo  clinical studies  clinical trials 2010's Top Blog - Marijuana and Bipolar 79 readers commented on this blog about a study regarding bipolar disorder and the use of marijuana. I found that the basis of the study, based on the information available, seemed faulty, and a lot of you agreed. 2010's Top Articles "Red Flags to Bipolar Disorder" came out on top again this year. Other top articles: What Is Bipolar II Disorder? What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Klonopin (Clonazepam) Side Effects Risperdal (Risperidone) Side Effects What Is Bipolar Disorder? See More About:  childhood bipolar disorder  bipolar disorder symptoms  mania Bipolar Disorder Ads Manic Depression Depression Treatment Depression Test Bipolar Depression Anxiety Depression Featured Articles #2 Blog - Is There a Cure for Bipolar Disorder? #3 Blog - Bipolar II Is as Disabling as Bipolar I #4 Blog - Mel Gibson's Rants #5 Blog - Bipolar and Risk of High Blood Pressure About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. 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 My dad doesn't understand my illness Insane Jealousy Staying Realistic Advertisement