About Bipolar Disorder: Religion and Bipolar / Illustrating Depression

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder As I continue my search for a new psychiatrist - mine has moved away - and the right meds, I'm taking pictures that illustrate bipolar depression's effects on me. The first result is in the third spotlight below, "An Image of Bipolar Depression." Religion in Bipolar: Big Positives, Big Negatives There's no question that religious beliefs can give people with serious mental disorders comfort and strength. Yet at the same time, religious delusions occur in a third of all psychoses, and these can cause severe problems. Read more Search Related Topics:  religion and mental illness  psychosis  delusions Does Mania Affect Your Beliefs? A reader says: "I was manic a few months back, and I had many weird and strange beliefs. Now since I'm back to earth and reality, I am really confused about everything I've been taught in church. Has anyone felt as I did, leading to confusion about what you've been taught?" Read more An Image of Bipolar Depression I took a picture that really showed a single aspect of how my current depressive episode is affecting me. Thinking about it, I decided to share the photo with you and talk about what it means in my life. After you see the image and read the description, you have the opportunity to submit your own image and its story. Read more Search Related Topics:  lethargy  coping with depression  depression symptoms 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. Found here are resources and information to better understand the drugs prescribed. Related Searches Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Depression Bipolar Treatment Bipolar Symptoms Bipolar Diagnosis 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 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