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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder How often have you had someone say, "Just pull yourself together"? I know I have friends who just don't understand it when I get stressed out - they are sure they could deal with the problem. Well, maybe they could - because they don't react as badly - biologically - to stress as I do. New Link Between Stress and Bipolar Disorder A newly published study says that having a bipolar parent increases the everyday level of a key stress hormone. This might seem like a no-brainer, but look again - I have an illustration to explain it, and the researchers' conclusions could lead to innovative treatments of those at risk for bipolar disorder. See More About:  stress  stress sensitivity  cortisol Doubt About Abilify's Use for Long-Term Treatment Researchers say that when Abilify was approved by the FDA for use as long-term maintenance therapy for bipolar disorder, that approval was based on a single clinical study that had several serious flaws. This new study's lead author calls that approval an "embarrassment." What does this mean for you? See More About:  abilify  atypical antipsychotics  Disturbing Story from Author of Blessed With Bipolar Richard Jarzynka, author of the book Blessed With Bipolar, says he had gone to a hospital's Diagnostic and Evaluation Center - apparently an emergency room - for a problem unrelated to his bipolar disorder, but was not allowed to leave. He was then manhandled by employees. He wound up being there for about 8 hours - and never even received the treatment he came in for. See More About:  psychiatric hospitalization  involuntary commitment  Physical Causes and Mood Triggers for 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. See More About:  depression  depression symptoms  causes of bipolar disorder Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bipolar I Disorder Stress Manic Depression Bipolar Type 2 Featured Articles Cortisol - Key Stress Hormone Diagnosing Bipolar II Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder What Is Paranoia? About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 You're Talking About Hey, Brain! My friend is gone Misuse of meds - can pdoc fire me? Advertisement