Hello! This is a reprint of the latest bipolarhappens.com newsletter. Please note on the newsletter that I said a friend had trouble because she went off Abilify too slowly! I naturally meant she had trouble because she went off too quickly.
All About Abilify
Abilify is an anti- psychotic used to treat bipolar disorder psychosis as well [...]
Here is a copy of a recent newseltter.
My Brother Ed Talks About My Mania!
I recently did a radio show on mania. My guest was Andy Behrman, the author of Electroboy. It was a fantastic interview as it’s always great to two people with bipolar disorder to discuss the illness!
In order to prepare for the show, [...]
Mania prevention newsletter
My next newsletter is on mania. I will write about it constantly for the next few months. I’ve seen the destruction it causes in the spring and summer.
It’s the weather for sure- as well as many other factors.
Do you know the difference between full blown mania and hypomania? Bipolar I has full blown [...]
Bipolar Disorder FAQ
There are questions I regularly get regarding bipolar disorder- what better way to answer them than in a newsletter!
#1 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANIC DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER?
There is no difference. Manic depression is the old name of the illness. The term bipolar disorder better represents the reality of the symptoms- as [...]
Tips for dealing with your depression – Depression Doesn’t Care
I often think of the things I say in my books. I have to use the ideas myself when I get sick. It’s not as though I have become super human in managing this illness.(I wish.)
One thing I often write about is how depression could [...]
Bipolar Disorder Medications and Weight Issues
Many of us with bipolar disorder have trouble with weight gain due to medications. For others, eating enough is a problem and serious weight loss can be a result. No wonder weight issues are [...]
Latest Newsletter: Holidays
I just sent out a newsletter on holiday stress! This is a tough time for a lot of us. The newsletter is filled with great information to help you manage bipolar while still having fun. If you didn’t receive the newsletter- check in your spam folder. Please add comments@bipolarhappens.com to your approved [...]
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