About Bipolar Disorder: Blurred Memory Common in Depression

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder If someone asks me for my worst memory of grade school, I'm more likely to say, "I got teased all the time," rather than giving a specific instance. This is an example of overgeneral memory, and it shows up a lot in people with depression, including bipolar depression. Blurred Memory and Depression As I mentioned above, overgeneral mememory, or OGM, has been found to appear more often in people with a history of depression. There's a possibility that this research might lead to a possible new therapy. Read more... Nightmares and Night Terrors in BP I don't have nightmares as often as I used to do, but when I do, they're beauties. And I'll never forget a couple of instances of night terrors where I literally flung myself out of bed onto the floor to escape them. Turns out, these are both associated with people who have bipolar. Read more... Adjunctive Therapy If you're taking more than one medication for your bipolar, it's possible that one of them is an example of adjunctive therapy. There are plenty of other circumstances where a treatment qualifies as adjunctive. Does one fit your situation? Read more... See More About:  drug therapy  asthma treatment  epilepsy My Bipolar Journal: Overcommitment = Stress Squared From May 2003 - here's how hypomania can leave a legacy of stress and anxiety after the episode is over. Read my story... Bipolar Disorder Ads Depression Symptoms Clinical Depression Bipolar Disorder Depression Treatment Severe Depression Featured Articles Impact on Health Bipolar for Beginners Celebrities and Mental Illnesses Diagnosis & Symptoms About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 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   Follow me on: Advertisement