About Bipolar Disorder: Citalopram, Disability, Suicide Warning Signs

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I am interested in collecting stories from English-speaking readers in countries where bipolar disorder is highly misunderstood and treatment is difficult to get. If that describes your situation, send your story to bipolar.guide@about.com. (Stories will be edited for such things as readability, grammar, spelling and punctuation.) Warning Signs of Potential Suicide Nobody likes to think about the possibility that a loved one might commit suicide, but the truth is that people with bipolar are estimated to be 20 times as likely to die by their own hands than the general population. These warning signs should be big red flags if you observe them. Read more... See More About:  suicide prevention  suicide  bipolar disorder symptoms The Differences Between BP I and BP II I recently received an email asking me how bipolar I and bipolar II are different. This article sets out the differences with examples to illustrate them. Read more... See More About:  bipolar 1 disorder  bipolar 2 disorder  mania Citalopram (Celexa) Side Effects Citalopram - brand name Celexa - is an SSRI antidepressant. If you are taking it, or a loved one is, these are side effects you should be on the lookout for. Read more... Related: Drug Profile for Citalopram Lexapro (derived from Celexa) See More About:  celexa citalopram  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  antidepressants Can Bipolar Disorder Qualify You for Disability? The short answer is yes, bipolar can qualify you for Social Security Disability if you meet certain requirements. The process isn't going to be easy, though. This article is part of our series Understanding Social Security Benefits. See More About:  social security disability insurance  supplemental security income  disability Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Treatment Bipolar Symptoms Depression Bipolar Disability Benefits Featured Articles About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter Medications Causes of Bipolar Disorder Family Issues Coping & Support Resources for Bipolar Disorder   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read 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