About Bipolar Disorder: Amy Winehouse and Manic Depression

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I don't really pay attention to modern pop music, but I've looked at some videos of Amy Winehouse since her death a few days ago. Her music doesn't appeal to me, but the video of her drunk onstage at a concert last month was too painful to watch all the way through. As I researched her life, I kept wondering if there had been any way to stop her screeching descent toward disaster. Amy Winehouse and Untreated Manic Depression Although the cause of Amy Winehouse's death on Saturday still isn't known, it's fair to say her out-of-control life was teetering on the edge for a long time. Did her untreated bipolar disorder contribute to her problems with alcohol and drug abuse? See More About:  amy winehouse  celebrities with bipolar disorder  alcohol abuse Self-Medicating With Drugs and Alcohol It is generally believed that 30% to 60% of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse. Researchers, as well as many of those caught in the cycle of addiction, believe the use of these substances is an attempt to alleviate symptoms or to "self-medicate." See More About:  addiction  dual diagnosis  alcohol abuse Robert Downey, Jr. - Poster Child for Self-Medication Actor Robert Downey, Jr. has punctuated a career filled with talent and promise with arrests, imprisonments and time spent in drug rehabilitation. Though there were reports in 2000 that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, in 2007 he publicly denied this. The truth is yet to be known. See More About:  robert downey jr  celebrities with bipolar disorder  actors with bipolar New Caution Added to Seroquel Label Seroquel use, says the newest version of the information given to physicians, should be avoided if patients are taking other drugs that may affect the heart rhythm. See More About:  seroquel  arrhythmias  drug warnings Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bi Polar Symptoms Bipolar I Disorder Manic Depression Manic Disorder Featured Articles Impact on Health Celebrities and Mental Illnesses Diagnosis & Symptoms Children & Teens Medications Glossary of Bipolar Disorder Terms   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder Advertisement