About Bipolar Disorder: Myths About Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder There are so many myths about bipolar disorder that it's hard to say which is most prevalent. I expect, given how little attention is given to the overwhelming masses of BP patients who never get into much trouble, the main one is that we are all violent, all likely to be criminals. Poppycock! Read below for a link where you can tell your own stories about myths you've had to deal with. Also, if you have a child with bipolar symptoms, check out the "Questions to Ask" item below in "Featured Articles." Myths About Bipolar Disorder Author Hilary Smith wrote a wonderful article on bipolar disorder myths, saying, at the end, that people with BP "can have happy, productive, meaningful, awesome lives. Yes, the awesomeness will be interspersed with periods of depression and mania, but that's just how they roll." Do you have a story about encountering myths or stigma? I've got a place for you to share it. Metformin and Atypical Antipsychotics It's well known that drugs like Zyprexa and Seroquel can cause weight gain and may lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. A study looked at the effect of Metformin, a common medication used to treat high blood sugar, in patients taking atypical antipsychotics. Is It Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia? Bipolar 1 disorder with psychotic features and schizophrenia have psychosis in common, but there are no mood swings in schizophrenia. Add schizoaffective disorder - where there are mood swings and psychotic episodes but not at the same time, and it gets even more complicated. Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder The treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression) is usually two fold – medications and therapy. Found here are resources relating to the various types of therapy utilized in the treatment of mental illnesses. This also includes information relating to hospitalization, research studies that offer treatment, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and some alternative therapies. Related Searches Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Symptoms Bipolar Mania Bipolar Side Effect Bipolar 2 Featured Articles Impact on Life Personal Stories & Literature About Bipolar Disorder Legal Issues Suicide About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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