About Bipolar Disorder: Re-examining the Bipolar / Violence Connection

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I can still hear the psychologist's voice in a Law and Order episode as she said, "He's bipolar," as if that explained why the defendant had committed murder. It infuriated me then and still, in reruns, perpetuates a dangerous stigma. Thus I was delighted to read about research that shows I was right to be angry about that. A Whole New Light on the Bipolar / Violence Connection Having bipolar disorder by itself does not increase the risk of violent behavior. Yes, you heard that right. And next time somebody is afraid of you because you have bipolar, you can point them straight to the truth here. See More About:  substance abuse  mental illness and violence  mental illness and crime Speak Out: Who Did You Turn To? Each of us came to a time when we had to talk to someone about the difficulties in our minds. The first one I could really unburden myself to was a high school counselor, though a lot of people, parents included, knew I was miserable. Who was that first person you talked to? Tell your story. See More About:  support  mental health care professionals  family support Speak Out: Physicians and Bipolar Patients It seems like doctors often blame bipolar disorder when a patient who has bipolar when evaluating your physical symptoms. Has this happened to you? Has a doctor ignored or dismissed your symptoms as soon as it comes out that you have bipolar disorder? Have you received poor medical treatment as a result? Share your story. See More About:  difficult people  toxic people  dealing with doctors Hot Topic: Melancholia Melancholia is a profound form of depression. It's rarely mentioned but has some specific conditions that separate it from depression in general. Here's a look at melancholia See More About:  bipolar disorder glossary  definitions  melancholia Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Manic Depression Bi Polar Symptoms Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar Online Test Featured Articles Antipsychotics and Mortality in Older BP Patients Seen Sheen? He's Got Pressured Speech Bipolar Celebrity: Vivien Leigh Do I Qualify for Disability? About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 About.com   What We're Talking About Sooooo FRUSTRATED Just out of hospital I just don't know *self-injury triggers* Advertisement