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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder This week we take a look at depressive behaviors - or lack thereof - and present a story that may have an impact for many readers. Then, because the tragic events of last week have put new focus on mental illness, I have a couple of articles discussing the truths and falsehoods of the connection between mental illness and violence. Let me make it plain that I'm not making any connection between the killer in Connecticut and bipolar disorder or psychotropic drugs in the articles below. Nothing is known yet about his mental condition or medication history. I present these two articles because they are important to the current climate of discussing mental illness in connection with violence. When You're Depressed, You Can't Stand to Do It You know how it goes - you're so depressed you don't even want to eat, let alone fix food. Take a look now at what people like you said they hate doing during depression. Many of them said the same things. You aren't alone! Read more. Fixing the Reindeer He was in a dark depression and couldn't do the simplest tasks. Then he found himself doing something unusual that lifted his mood. There's a powerful message here that I intend to remember when I lose all my drive. Read more. Mental Illness-Violence Connection In the wake of a horrific crime, people are talking about the need for better mental health care nationwide. This comes at a time when it seems the first thing states cut in their budgets to save money are - mental health programs. Let's hope this turns around. But one issue that must be discussed is the connection between mental illness and substance abuse where violent acts are concerned. It's not just important, it's essential. Read more Search Related Topics:  substance abuse  mental illness and violence  mental illness and crime SSRI's Create Violence? Not So Fast... There are those who love to trumpet that violence is caused by psychotropic drugs. I found one website wholly based on that premise - and found it's filled with distortions. The fact is that nobody can say whether someone taking an SSRI would have committed a violent act if he or she had not been taking it. Search Related Topics:  medications and violence  suicide  ssri antidepressants Related Searches Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Symptoms Bipolar Mania Bipolar Depression Bipolar Treatment Featured Articles Legal Issues Suicide Impact on Health Bipolar for Beginners 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