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Surviving Manic Depression

Torrey, E.F. and M.B. Knable. 2002. Surviving Manic Depression. Basic Books, NY

The authors have crafted an excellent, complete book describing the many aspects of Manic Depression (now called bipolar disorder). Symptoms, risk factors for relapse, possible causes, and treatments are all covered in detail. However, the book goes much further by giving interesting facts dug out of history and little-known research studies. If readers think they know everything about bipolar disorder, ...

Well doc is changing my meds around cuz just the depakote isnt working. I went from 2000mg to 1000mg of the dep, he added 5 mg of zyprexa and 25 mg for 10 days to 50mg of Lamictal. He's trying to cover both ends of my moods. I can slip into a deep depression and I have still have the manic tendencies, especially dealing with ppl. My husband also says he hasnt seen any difference, ...

Hi everyone,
I just got diagnosed as bipolar 3 days ago and have started taking Lithium. I have been reading as much info about it as I can, and a lot of articles talk about Lithium as being a preventative treatment and something that makes the effect of bipolar milder, but then I read postings from people that are medicated and are still going through hell... so I'm curious as to how much of a ...

Now I know that this is a rather contentious issue, and one that gets over-stereo typed in the movies and media, but what's the deal with hearing voices.

I am usually a pretty glib fellow, I am often the first to make a joke about my condition. I do it to show people that I am comfortable with it, and to put them at ease.

But this is a different kettle of fish, so to ...

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