Did you know that there is Serotonin in our stomachs? It has the second highest concentration of the neurotransmitter after our brains.
This is why SSRI drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and many others can cause stomach problems. As my coauthor Dr. John Preston says, “There’s no way to harpoon a drug straight to the neurotransmitters [...]
Hi, Here is the latest newsletter from bipolarhappens.com. If you’re not on the mailing list, you can sign up at the link on the bottom of this post. I wrote this newsletter in response to the question I often get: What does it mean when I’m depressed but I’m so revved up, can’t sleep and just feel [...]
A Bipolar Disorder Treatment Secret
Sometimes it feels like we have become a society that rarely thinks of consequences:
- Put your entire vacation on a credit card! YOU DESERVE IT!
- If it feels good, do it! WHO CARES ABOUT TOMORROW!
- Don’t worry, be happy! ALL THAT MATTERS IS NOW!
Before I started managing this illness successfully, I [...]
My latest newsletter from bipolarhappens.com went out this morning. There are so many spam issues that I like to post them here as well. You can sign up for the newsletter at bipolarhappens.com from the top menu.
I decided to write about relationships as they are a double edged sword- they can either make us [...]
Three Tips for Family Members
Three Tips for Family Members
1. Read, read, read: Knowledge about bipolar disorder is your number one tool. Read the DSM-IV diagnostic manual and learn about bipolar disorder. It’s only about ten pages- but you can learn so much! All libraries have this book in their reference department. While you’re there, read [...]
Hi! Here is the latest newsletter from bipolarhappens.com.
My Bipolar Brain is Lying to Me!
All right bipolar brain! I’ve had enough! Shut up!
This is what I had to say to myself today when my brain would not leave me alone. I sat outside at a cafe to get work done today. The weather was great, my hands [...]
My mother is a genius when it comes to helping me with bipolar disorder, but it didn’t start out that way. It took her many years to know how to help me. I created my treatment program (The Health Cards) over eight years ago. There was definitely a learning curve for my family. When someone [...]
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