About Bipolar Disorder: How Do You Define Mental Illness?

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I found a website that says anxiety, depression and panic are "bad habits" and we should throw out the concept of mental illness. Sorry, Dr. Luciano - that just doesn't make any sense. How Do You Define Mental Illness? Anti-psychiatry groups will tell you that mental illness is a term made up by psychiatrists or pharmaceutical companies to get your business. Considering that bipolar disorder has been described in remote antiquity, this is pretty tough to swallow. What's your definition? Share it with us. Read more... Vyvanse for ADHD With Bipolar The comorbidity of bipolar and ADHD is higher than you might think in children, adolescents and adults. Vyvanse is a stimulant used to treat ADHD, but there are some special considerations in people who also have bipolar. Read about the uses, side effects and risks of Vyvanse. Read more... See More About:  vyvanse  adhd  amphetamines Geodon Side Effects The most common side effects of Geodon (ziprasidone) are headache, dry mouth, loss of appetite, muscle pain, weight gain and sensitivity to heat. There are, however, less common and more serious side effects including fainting, priapism and uncontrollable movements. Read more... See More About:  geodon  antipsychotics  side effects Celebrities and Mental Illnesses Struggling with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and depression can often make life seem bleak and future prospects seem blurred. It can be inspirational to learn that someone famous, someone who has achieved apparent success understands the same battles. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Depression Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Medication Bipolar Treatment Bipolar Featured Articles Diagnosis & Symptoms Children & Teens Medications Causes of Bipolar Disorder About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com 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