About Bipolar Disorder: Fun Gifts for People Who Have Bipolar

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Okay, I know not everyone who has a mental illness can joke about it, so don't take offense if that describes you. I'm one who does have a sense of humor about it. The Freudian Slippers in the list of Fun Gifts would crack me up - though I don't wear slippers so they wouldn't make a great gift. If you can laugh about it, or you know a recipient who can, these suggestions may help you make up your holiday gift list. Fun Gifts for People Who Have Bipolar If you have a friend or family member with bipolar disorder, here are some gifts that could provoke laughter during the holidays (or birthdays, or any gift-giving event). Just make sure the recipient has a sense of humor about mental illness. Read more Health on About.com Wins Award! I'm proud to announce that About.com's Health Channel, which includes About Bipolar Disorder, has won Silver for Best Health/Healthcare Content from eHealthcare's 2012 Leadership Awards. See the award and read the distinguished company we're in! Read more After Childbirth, Clues to Bipolar Disorder The first appearance of any psychiatric illness after childbirth can ultimately result in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The figures are rather startling - 14% of women who were first treated for a mental illness (except bipolar) within 30 days of giving birth were ultimately diagnosed with BP. This and other factors mean all women's mental health must be monitored before and after giving birth. Read more Search Related Topics:  postpartum depression  postpartum psychosis  Medications An array of medication is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is not uncommon for an individual to take several different types of drugs and to make frequent changes to achieve an acceptable balance between stability and side effects. Here are resources and information to better understand the drugs prescribed. Related Searches Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Symptoms Bipolar 2 Bipolar Treatment Bipolar Depression Featured Articles Causes of Bipolar Disorder Family Issues Coping & Support Resources for Bipolar Disorder Forms of Bipolar Disorder About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. 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