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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Executive Functions I'm not talking about the job requirements of a CEO, but of the nifty things your brain does that are necessary for daily living. Decision-making: are you going to wear brown socks or pink? Problem-solving: should you take an alternate route to work because of traffic? Bipolar disorder can interfere significantly with executive functions. Learn more... See More About:  depression symptoms  mania symptoms  Am I Bipolar? It is perfectly normal to have days where you feel low and days when we are on top of the world. The emotional rise and fall of life is part of the human condition. So how can you tell when your experiences are normal and when they've pushed into the extremes of depression or mania associated with bipolar disorder? See More About:  diagnosing bipolar disorder  bipolar disorder symptoms  Sick Body, Bipolar Mind I'm writing this from a hospital bed. I came in here four days ago with a sudden attack of colitis. The doctors know I have bipolar 2 because I told them. I don't see that knowledge having any effect on how they treat me. Am I just lucky? Is it my winning personality and politeness? I only know that a lot of people have real trouble when doctors know they have bipolar. Do you have a story? See More About:  bipolar and your health  My Bipolar Journal: Lose Weight = That's an Order In July 2003, my weight was becoming a health threat, so making a real effort to take pounds off became a high priority. See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  weight gain Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Depression Bipolar Bipolar Medication Bipolar Depression Featured Articles Causes of Bipolar Disorder Family Issues Coping & Support Resources for Bipolar Disorder Forms of Bipolar Disorder Treatment Options Impact on Life   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