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   <title>About.com Bipolar Disorder: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Red Flags to Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Behaviors and symptoms that are warning signs of Bipolar Disorder in adults and children.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mania Warning Signs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[These red flags are the early warning signs of mania or hypomania, which may indicate one phase of bipolar disorder or manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar disorder medications A to Z]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An alphabetical menu of links to information on some of the drugs most commonly prescribed in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Child Warning Signs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A list of the common symptoms of manic depressive children as presented in 'The Bipolar Child' by Demitri Papolos, MD and Janice Papolos.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The hallmark symptoms of bipolar disorder are mood swings of depression and mania.  Bipolar disorder can also feature mixed episodes, rapid cycling, psychotic features and other complications. Suicide is another serious issue for those diagnosed with this disorder. Further, a great deal more is now known about the symptoms associated with early-onset bipolar disorder in children.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Causes BP?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar disorder - also known as manic depression or manic-depressive illness - is a serious illness that can be devastating if not controlled. This article presents what researchers now consider to be the most likely causes of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Bipolar Disorder?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/bpbasics/a/0210_whatisbp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Textbook definitions of bipolar disorder may not be very enlightening. Here we begin our definition of manic depression in easy to understand language.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression Warning Signs]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/depressive/a/red_flags2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[These red flags are the early warning signs of depression, which is one phase or mood of bipolar disorder or manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Celebrities]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/bl_celebrities.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A list of famous people with bipolar disorder, past and present. Some celebrities are confirmed bipolars, some are now judged historically to have been manic depressive.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SSRI Discontinuation 1]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/antidep/a/0207_ssridisc1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the causes and symptoms of SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome, which can occur when a person stops taking or reduces dosage of certain antidepressants.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium General Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lithgensfx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community talk about the side effects they experienced when taking Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Bipolar II?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_bp2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How does Bipolar II disorder differ from Bipolar I? Answers in our FAQ.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Bipolar Disorder?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a disease; it is a medical condition that causes psychological problems to such a degree that daily functioning is hampered by the symptoms. The most prominent symptoms include extremes of mood known as depression and mania. These emotional extremes are usually beyond normal responses to events and often last for extended periods of time. Psychosis and suicide are also concerns for those diagnosed with this disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recognize a Manic Episode]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/mania/ht/bl-ht-mania.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is assistance with recognizing the symptoms and behaviors of bipolar mania in persons suffering from manic depression (bipolar affective disorder).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ben Stiller]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/benstiller.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ben Stiller - best known for There's Something About Mary - is frank about having bipolar disorder. His parents - Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara - have also talked about being in therapy for depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Grandiosity?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_grandiosity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Grandiosity is a symptom of Bipolar Disorder - manic depression - here is a concise definition.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How is BP Diagnosed?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_diagnosis/a/0401_how_diag.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing bipolar disorder is not as easy as diagnosing a cold or even diabetes. It takes time and careful analysis of the patient's mental, medical and family history.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sex Sex Sex and More Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/hypersex/a/aa_hypersex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hypersexuality is often a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder. But if this escalates into an obsession, the person may have developed a sexual addiction.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Klonopin Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_klonopin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Klonopin or Rivotril (generic Clonazepam), which may be prescribed for anxiety associated with bipolar disorder. Klonopin is a benzodiazepine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ativan Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Ativan - generic Lorazepam - which is an antianxiety medication and also a mild tranquilizer and sedative. This prescription drug may be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Pressured Speech?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_presspeech.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Pressured speech is one of the symptoms of bipolar mania or hypomania. Here is a clear definition of pressured speech.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/jeanclaude.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Martial arts actor Jean-Claude Van Damme's bipolar disorder led him into cocaine addiction and charges of spousal abuse.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SSRI Discontinuation 2]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/antidep/a/0207_ssridisc2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Practical tips for tapering off antidepressants that cannot safely be stopped all at once.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Treating Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/treatment/a/treatment.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A treatment plan for bipolar disorder primarily consists of pharmacological intervention (medications) with therapy as a possible additional intervention. At times, psychiatric hospitalizations may be necessary. There are also treatment options that are less common and those that are usually considered only in extreme circumstances.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celexa Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_celexa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Celexa / Citalopram, an antidepressant sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abilify Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_abilify.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Abilify - generic name Aripiprazole - which is an antipsychotic medication sometimes prescribed to treat schizophrenia and psychotic features of bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. From About Bipolar Disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_lithium.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Lithium - sold under various brand names - prescribed as a mood stabilizer in treating bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vivien Leigh]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/vivienleigh.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Famed actress Vivien Leigh had manic depression which was one of the reasons her marriage to Sir Laurence Olivier failed.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Are Racing Thoughts?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_racethought.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When a bipolar person has racing thoughts, it doesn't mean he or she is just thinking quickly. Racing thoughts can be very uncomfortable and disturbing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lamictal Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_lamictal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Lamictal - generic Lamotrigine - sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risperdal Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Risperdal - generic name Risperidone - which is an atypical antipsychotic drug often prescribed for treatment of schizophrenia and the psychotic features of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effexor]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about Effexor (venlafaxine), an antidepressant used especially for treatment-resistant depression and also for long-term anxiety.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abilify Medication Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/abilify/a/meds_abilify.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Abilify - generic Aripiprazole - is approved to treat schizophrenia and the manic and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. It is also approved for maintenance use in bipolar disorder, and as adjunctive treatment in adults (only) with major depressive disorder. Article covers major warnings and side effects, therapeutic advantages and other key information.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tegretol Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Carbamazepine, which is often prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder, as well as for epilepsy. Common brand names include Tegretol and Epitol - there are many others in different countries.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Flight of Ideas]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/maniahypomani1/g/gl_flightofidea.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One of the symptoms of bipolar mania is called &quot;flight of ideas.&quot; This is where thoughts are moving so quickly that it is impossible to speak quickly enough to keep up with them, thus the speaker keeps changing subjects in midstream.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prozac Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_prozac.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for Prozac - generic Fluoxetine - which is a prescription medication used in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grapefruit Juice/Meds Problem]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/medications/f/faq_grapefruitj.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Any number of medications can apply to this question: Prozac, BuSpar, Tegretol, Verapamil, Prednisone and a host of others - even Viagra! There are a large number of other medications affected by grapefruit juice as well, including all the cholesterol-lowering statins and even some antibiotics and birth control pills.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Toxic People]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you know someone who always makes you feel tired, angry or depressed? This person may be toxic, spreading negativity like a poison. Learn about toxic people, what they can do to you, and get some suggestions for dealing with them.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Dysphoria?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dysphoria.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dysphoria is an elusive term at best - the dictionary definition does not make it clear at all. Here dysphoria is defined as it relates to bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium: Specific Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lithspecsfx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar patients talk about specific side effects of Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness, including thyroid problems, hair loss, memory loss, swelling and diarrhea.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SSDI and Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From the About Bipolar Disorder Speaking from Experience series, information from community members on obtaining disability benefits for manic depression, including applying, filling out forms, and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zyprexa Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_zyprexa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Olanzapine - Zyprexa, which is used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It is classed as an atypical antipsychotic.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Axl Rose]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/axlrose.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Heavy metal star Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses has been diagnosed manic depressive, but says lithium does not help him. With his history, bipolar illness is only one possibility.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Difference Between BP1 &amp; BP2?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_bp12dif.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The United States version of the clinically defined differences between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder, in clear English.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Bipolar I?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_bp1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but easy to understand definition of Bipolar I Disorder - the most severe kind of manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium History / How It Works]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lithium/a/010312_lithium1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The discovery that lithium was a mood stabilizer for manic depression came 50 years before scientists unlocked the secret to how it works.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression Symptoms 1]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/depressive/a/0402_dpsym1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A depressive episode may be mild or severe, but it is important to recognize the signals as early as possible. In this first of six parts, we look at a group of symptoms under the heading of activity or energy level changes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Rapid Cycling Explained]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/rapidcycling/a/laymensrapid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The official definition of rapid cycling is having 4 or more distinct episodes of depression and hypo/mania in one year, originally with periods of normal mood between episodes. But nowadays, all kinds of different patterns of illness are all mixed up together under the heading of rapid cycling. For example, if you go from one episode DIRECTLY into another type of episode, with no normal mood period in between, this is a 'switch.' The terminology is very confusing; guest author Kaduna clarifies!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[When Do Medications Expire?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/medications/a/expir_when.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Somewhere along the way I picked up the notion that medication expiration dates or beyond-use dates aren't really that important. Is this correct? Should we toss our old prescription and over-the-counter medications when the dates say? In this article, we look at some of the facts and the current research on this topic.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Carrie Fisher]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/carriefisher.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Actress/writer Carrie Fisher's bipolar disorder first appeared during adolescence, and has manifested itself in drug and alcohol addiction since then - yet she has come back again and again.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Warning Signs of Suicide]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/suicide/a/9805_redflags3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[These red flags are the warning signs that a person may be planning suicide. People with bipolar disorder or manic depression often exhibit suicidal behavior.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paranoia]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/psychoticfeatures/a/bl_paranoia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of paranoia - which may be present in bipolar disorder or schizophrenia as well as several other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Norepinephrine]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossary/g/gl_norepinephri.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Norepinephrine - also known as noradrenaline - is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. As a hormone, it works alongside epinephrine / adrenaline to give the body sudden energy in times of stress. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Elavil Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_elavil.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Elavil - generic Amitriptyline - is a tricyclic antidepressant. This is a catalog of side effects for the medication Amitriptyline - brand names Elavil and Endep, which is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sylvia Plath]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/sylviaplath.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Poet Sylvia Plath suffered from extreme bipolar depression that profoundly affected her work and ultimately led to her suicide at the age of 30.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Rapid Cycling?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_rapidcycle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In bipolar disorder the term rapid cycling has several definitions depending on just how rapidly the cycles alternate.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neurotransmitters - how the brain sends messages]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/neurotrans/l/aa0007_msngrs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Using the illustrated story 'GABAs in the 'Hood,' this article gives beginners a look at how messages are transmitted from one nerve cell to the next or to muscles.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mood Disorders &amp; Sleep]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sleep/a/0002_mood_sleep.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How you sleep has a great deal to do with depression and mania. Do you have a sleep disorder with your mood disorder?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wellbutrin Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_meds/a/meds_wellbutrin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Wellbutrin is an antidepressant also sold as Zyban to help people quit smoking. The generic name is Bupropion HCl.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medications for Mania]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_treat/a/0312_treatmania.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The primary method of treatment for bipolar disorder is pharmacological intervention - medications. The prescriptions for treatment are usually specific to mania or depression. Outlined here, are the general classes and some specific examples of drugs used in the management of symptoms for mania.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lamictal Experiences]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lamictal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum share their experiences with the medication Lamictal / Lamotrigine - an anticonvulsant drug used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - A &amp; B]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_ab.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the A and B portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Valium Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_valium.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Valium - generic Diazepam - a benzodiazepine antianxiety medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium &amp; Weight Gain]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lithweight.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community share their experiences with weight gain while taking the medication Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lexapro Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lexapro/a/sfx_lexapro.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Lexapro - generic Escitalopram - an SSRI antidepressant related to Celexa. It may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grandiosity]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/mania/a/bl_grandiosity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Grandiosity is a symptom of Bipolar Disorder - manic depression - occurring during mania, hypomania and mixed episodes. Here is a concise definition.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Margot Kidder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/margotkidder.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Canadian-born actress Margot Kidder has bipolar disorder which has caused her severe problems. She now says orthomolecular medicine is her answer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_topamax.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Topamax - generic name Topiramate - which may be prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the management of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - C &amp; D]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/Celebrities_cd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the C and D portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Geodon Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_meds/a/meds_geodon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This article presents a concise profile of the medication Geodon (generic ziprasidone). This drug was approved in 2001 for treatment of both 'positive' and 'negative' symptoms of schizophrenia. In 2004, Geodon was approved as a monotherapy in the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder, with or without psychotic features.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depakote Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_depakote.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the generic medications Valproic Acid and Divalproex Sodium, sold under many brand names including Depakote and Depakene. These anticonvulsants are frequently used as mood stabilizers in the management of bipolar disorder aka manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why So Many Types of BP?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_classifybp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A brief look at the various subsets, descriptions and classifications for bipolar disorder and mood disorders - as defined in the United States and internationally.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression Symptoms - Physical]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/a/060214_dpsym2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Anyone who thinks depression is all in one's head has never been depressed - or never realized it. Depression affects more than the mind - it has significant physical symptoms as well. In this article we discuss unexplained aches and pains, weight gain or loss, decreased and increased appetite, and psychomotor agitation and retardation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xanax Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_xanax.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for Xanax / Alprazolam, an antianxiety medication which may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder / manic depression and other mental disorders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression - Emotional Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The third group of depressive episode symptoms comes under the heading of Emotional Pain and includes prolonged sadness, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, despair or helplessness, and loss of self-esteem. Any one or more of these symptoms could be a common reaction to a traumatic event such as the loss of a job or the death of a loved one, but if they continue too long or are too severe, help should be sought.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Linda Hamilton]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/lindahamilton.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Linda Hamilton - star of 'Terminator' and 'Beauty and the Beast' - has acknowledged that she suffers from bipolar disorder and is now on medication to help control the devastating lows.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Are Hallucinations?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_hallucinate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We hear jokes about hallucinations, but do you know what they really are? Find out here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a Mixed Episode?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/a/mixed_episode.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Using the strict definition, a mixed episode can only be experienced by someone with Bipolar I disorder. However, many researchers - and many patients - agree that there are several types of mixed episodes that can be experienced by just about anyone with manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression - Difficult Moods]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/a/060603_dpsym4.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Like the other symptoms of bipolar depression, the difficult moods listed here - irritability, anger, worry/anxiety, pessimism, indifference, and a tendency to be self-critical - may also be present in major depressive disorder. The difference, of course, is that in bipolar disorder there are also episodes of mania or hypomania.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Haldol Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_haldol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Haldol - generic Haloperidol - an antipsychotic drug effectively used in the management of mania, agitation and hyperactivity in various mental illnesses including bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paxil Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_paxil.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the antidepressant Paxil - generic Paroxetine - which is an SSRI medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.[p]]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium: Why the Fat?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lithium/a/0104_lithium4.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lithium causes weight gain. No one knows why yet, but here are some theories.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_diagnosis/a/diag_physcond.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder is a difficult condition to diagnose. There are a number of physical conditions that can mimic the presentation of or have similar symptoms to bipolar disorder. This is further complicated by the fact that there is no definitive medical test such as blood work or an x-ray to diagnose bipolar disorder. Therefore other medical conditions must first be ruled out for an accurate diagnosis. This article outlines these illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can I Get SSDI]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_ssdi_can.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From the About Bipolar Disorder Speaking from Experience series, answers to the question - Can I get Social Security Disability for my Bipolar Disorder?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seroquel Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_seroquel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Seroquel - generic Quetiapine - which is an antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and the the psychotic features of other mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Teens with Bipolar and School]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/kids_gen/a/teenbp_school.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Teen author Dan discusses living day to day in the classroom with bipolar disorder, stable or unstable, what to do if you lose control of your emotions, how to set up a support network and the importance of doing so, along with other important topics regarding teens with bipolar and school.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Connie Francis]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/conniefrancis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Biographical sketch of pop / country singer Connie Francis who has had a highly successful career despite suffering from bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wellbutrin Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_wellbutrin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Bupropion, which is marketed under the brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban. This medication is often prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, and Zyban is well-known as a treatment to quit smoking.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Community Support and News]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/support/a/community_news.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Quick reference guide to all the support resources available to you here at the About Bipolar Disorder website, including chat, forums, volunteer staff information and newsletters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essentials: Our Forums]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/essentials/a/ess_forums.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A guide to our Bipolar Disorder message board forums, where we have discussions on medications, rapid cycling, spirituality, additional diagnoses that often accompany manic-depression, abuse issues and much more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cymbalta Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/cymbalta/a/cymbalta_sfx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cymbalta / Duloxetine is an antidepressant medication that is also used to treat diabetic neuropathy. It is classed as an SSNRI - Selective Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor. It is used to treat depressive symptoms including the aches and pains that can be caused by depression. This page lists the best-known side effects for the Cymbalta.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium Precautions/Warnings]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lithium/a/010326_lithium3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This article outlines the main warnings for lithium use, including concerns about pregnancy and breast-feeding and drug interactions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - S &amp; T]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_st.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the S &amp; T portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zoloft Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_zoloft.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the antidepressant Zoloft - generic name Sertraline - which may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Zoloft is classed as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Changes in Thought Patterns]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/a/060615_dpsym5.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Although these symptoms are grouped as Changes in Thought Patterns, each of them can have a profound effect on behavior as well. In fact, these symptoms - difficulty concentrating, indecision, memory problems and disorganization - may be the among the ones first noticed by co-workers and supervisors because of the way they affect on-the-job performance.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effexor Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_effexor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Effexor - generic name Venlafaxine - an antidepressant sometimes prescribed for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax Experiences]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_topamax.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community share their experiences with the medication Topamax - generic Topiramate - an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of manic-depressive illness]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does BP Affect Dreams?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/sleepissues/a/040729_dreams.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People with bipolar disorder are far more likely than the average person to experience any number of sleep disorders - including unusually vivid dreams, nightmares and night terrors, which especially prey on children.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celexa Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celexa/a/meds_celexa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Celexa - generic citalopram - is a medication used to treat depression. Celexa is a member of the SSRI drug family. These drugs work by making more serotonin available between nerve cells, which has been shown to ease depression. Article covers the benefits of Celexa, precautions and warnings, and information regarding pregnancy and Celexa.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyponatremia]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/sideeffectslibrary/g/gl_hyponatremia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hyponatremia is a low concentration of sodium in the blood. It can occur as a side effect of some medications that are used to treat bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[20 Down, 50 to Go]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/whatme/a/080807_20pounds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I've lost 20 pounds in 11 months while taking Seroquel, one of the drugs that is notorious for causing weight gain. My experience proves that it is possible to lose weight and still take Seroquel or a similar pound-packing drug. My weight loss program is completely individual. I hope reading what is working for me will inspire others to find their own weight loss solutions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medication Half-Life]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossary/g/gl_medhalflife.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In laymen's terms, a medication's half life is the time it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Experience with Omega-3]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_omega3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Insights and experience from members of the About Bipolar Disorder Community about their personal experiences with using Omega-3 as a treatment. From our Speaking From Experience series.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recognize a Depressive Episode]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/depressive/ht/bl-ht-depress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A 'how to' on identifying when a person is suffering from either unipolar or bipolar depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dating Someone with Bipolar]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/socialissues/a/datingtips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#147;I am currently dating someone who has bipolar disorder. He's been honest since the beginning about everything. Something, that to me, means a lot. I was just wondering, though, how do I show him I accept him and his disease, that I support him and care about him? Does anyone have any tips?&#148;  In response, members of the About Bipolar Disorder community, offer insights and tips from their personal experiences.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium: Tests &amp; Toxicity]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lithium/a/0103_lithium2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tests on thyroid and kidneys need to be run before a person starts taking lithium, and serum levels need to be monitored, as lithium toxicity can be very dangerous.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - E to G]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_efg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the E to G portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium: Does It Work for You?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lithiumwork.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community share their experiences with the medication Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax/Glaucoma Warning]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/topamax/a/0109_topglauco.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Warning: Secondary angle closure glaucoma or myopia is a rare but serious side effect of the anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer Topamax (Topiramate). Vision can be permanently affected.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Marriage &amp; Manic Depression]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/familyissues/a/marriage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When a married person is diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic depression), it is really a diagnosis for the couple.  Unfortunately, this disorder so often wreaks havoc in marriages. Reaching out for help with his struggling marriage, a newly diagnosed member asks, &#147;How can I ask her to look up to me and take comfort in my confidence when all of this has been shattered?&#148; Hope, who has been in a rather long marriage to someone with bipolar disorder, shares her insight.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - K &amp; L]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_kl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the K &amp; L portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lamictal Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lamictal/a/meds_lamictal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lamictal - generic lamotrigine - is an anticonvulsant epilepsy medication approved for use as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Be on the lookout for a possible serious problem with rashes if you are taking Lamictal.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[When the Cure IS the Disease]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/dualdiag/a/0008_dual_diag.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The tendency for those with bipolar disorder to use street drugs and alcohol as a form of self-medication is a very real issue.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effexor Experiences]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_effexor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Personal experiences with the antidepressant Effexor - generic Venlafaxine - written by members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community. From our Speaking from Experience series.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[DMX]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/dmx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[DMX (Dark Man X), born Earl Simmons on December 18, 1970, is one of hip-hop's most beloved and influential heroes. DMX has admitted to having bipolar disorder but has since tried to deny it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - H to J]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_hij.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the H to J portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About.com Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder &amp; Disability]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/disability/a/disability_bp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Can those with bipolar disorder qualify for disability from the U.S. Social Security Administration? Learn about your access to Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income if you have bipolar disorder.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Racing Thoughts]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/mania/a/bl_racing.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When a bipolar person has racing thoughts, it doesn't mean he or she is just thinking quickly. Racing thoughts can be very uncomfortable and disturbing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trileptal Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/trileptal/a/meds_trileptal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Trileptal (oxcarbazepine), is an anticonvulsant medication approved in the United States for treatment of epilepsy. Trileptal is also being prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Starter Tip for Swimming]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/weightissues/a/uc_tatswimtip.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tatyanazap, a member of the About Bipolar Disorder community, shares tips for beginners who want to swim for weight loss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paxil Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/paxil/a/meds_paxil.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A summary of information about Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), a medication which may be prescribed for the depression of bipolar disorder, along with major depression and social anxiety / panic disorders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neurontin Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Neurontin - generic Gabapentin - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Keppra Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/sideeffectslibrary/a/bl_sfx_keppra.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Keppra - generic Levetiracetam - an anti-seizure medication used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Amino Acids and BP]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_nutrition/a/9907_aminoacid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Some researchers think there is value to using amino acids nutritional supplements in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax Good for Migraines]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/topamax/a/0209_topmigrain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A new study has shown that Topamax - generic Topiramate - is effective for reducing the frequency of migraine headaches. Topamax is an epilepsy medication used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. Weight loss is one of the possible side effects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preoccupation with Death]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/a/060820_dpsym6.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Concluding a 6-part series on the symptoms of bipolar depression, this article focuses on thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, and feeling dead or detached. While these may sound like different terms for the same thing, they actually are distinct forms of preoccupation with death.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Electroshock Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/ect/a/sfe_shock1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Has your doctor prescribed treatment with electroconvulsive therapy for manic depression? Are you considering it? Read what others have to say about their experiences with ECT.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Charley Pride]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/charleypride.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Charley Pride was one of the first black country-western singers to overcome racial bias and have a highly successful career. His biography revealed he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - P to R]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_pqr.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the P to R portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;The Bipolar Child&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/books/fr/fpr_bpchild.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kimberly Bailey reviews an extraordinary book for those who deal with children having early onset bipolar disorder. Parents MUST read!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[School Tools]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/kids_parents/a/9808_schooltool.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If your child has a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, there are special resources available in the United States to help children cope with school.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Benzodiazepines]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_meds/a/benzodiazepines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information about the benzodiazepine family of medications, generally used to treat anxiety and related conditions, including Valium, Librium, Xanax and several others.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patty Duke]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/pattyduke.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Biographical sketch of Patty (Anna Marie) Duke, famed actress who won an Oscar at 16 but whose success masked child abuse and mental illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Melancholia?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/f/faq_melancholia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Melancholia and its presenting features - which may be present in both major depression and bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[DBT]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_treat/a/aa031016.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a method of treatment that was devised by Marsha Linehan, faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle, for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Because of its success and due to similar behavior patterns, DBT is now being used in many settings as a viable therapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Remeron Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/remeron/a/remeron_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Remeron - generic Mirtazapine - is chemically unrelated to other antidepressants. It operates by stimulating production of serotonin and norepinephrine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Restoril Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_restoril.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Restoril - generic name Temazepam - which is used to treat insomnia and may be prescribed for use in managing bipolar disorder. Restoril is a benzodiazepine and the usual warnings apply.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Family Members Can Help]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_family_fwd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What do family members need to do to help someone with bipolar disorder? Members of the About.com Bipolar Disorder Community give their own personal answers to these questions. Take from this material what you think will work in your unique situation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lithium - Dosage Experience]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_lithiumdose.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community talk about their dosages of the medication Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in treating manic-depressive illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - M to O]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_mno.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the M to O portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zyprexa Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/zyprexa/a/meds_zyprexa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Zyprexa - generic Olanzapine - is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia - bipolar disorder - also Alzheimer's.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trileptal Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_trilepetal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant medication Trileptal - generic Oxcarbazepine - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychosis]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/definingbipolardisorder/g/gl_psychosis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions - false ideas about what is taking place or who one is - and hallucinations - seeing or hearing things which aren't there.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Marriage &amp; Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/forfamilies/a/marriage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How do you know when it is the right time to get married?  What is a good reason to get married - a reason beyond the love?  How can you be sure you are with the right person? Can a marriage succeed when bipolar disorder is in the mix?  These are questions voiced by many.  In a discussion about this in our Forums, Hummingbird responded with some sage advice and wonderfully encouraging words for anyone considering marriage, but for those with bipolar disorder in particular.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cyclothymia]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/cyclothymia/a/bl_cyclothymia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Cylothymic Disorder, also known as Cyclothymia, a milder form of Bipolar Disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Steroids and Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/causes/a/bpsteroid1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Jane Pauley's revelation that taking steroids for hives triggered previously unsuspected bipolar disorder focused public attention on the relationship between steroids and psychiatric disturbances. Here is additional information on the subject.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Complex Features of BP]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/bpbasics/a/0210_bpcomplex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar disorder is more than just mood swings - it can also feature mixed episodes, rapid cycling, psychotic features and other complications.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seroquel Med Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/seroquel/a/meds_seroquel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Seroquel - generic Quetiapine - is classed as an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is used to treat psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, as well as acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder with or without psychotic features.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Rosemary Clooney]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/rosemaryclooney.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Singer Rosemary Clooney was profoundly affected by the bipolar disorder that interrupted her career in the late 1960s.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar II Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_forms/a/bl_bp2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We offer a concise definition of Bipolar II disorder and how it differs from Bipolar I disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symbyax]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_meds/a/med_symbyax.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Symbyax is a combination of olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa, and fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac. It is the first medication approved by the FDA the treatment of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities - U to Z]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/a/celebrities_uvw.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Found here is the U to Z portion of a registry of celebrities who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list &#147;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&#148; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Postpartum Psychosis]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/relateddisorders/a/postpartumpsych.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Postpartum psychosis is a dangerous condition that affects over 4,000 women each year in the United States alone. Left untreated, it can lead to the death of a child or the death of the mother. There is a strong link between postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder, and manic-depressive women are at a much greater than average risk for developing this serious illness.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sting]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/celebs/a/sting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sting, who was born Gordon Sumner on October 2, 1951, is being called bipolar on the internet - but is there enough evidence?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is the DSM-IV?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dsm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you have heard the DSM-IV mentioned and wondered what it is, wonder no more. Here is a brief but clear description of this mysterious manual that carries so much weight in the lives of Americans with mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychiatric Conditions]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_diagnosis/a/diag_psychcond.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The list of psychiatric conditions with symptoms similar to those of bipolar disorder is rather long. To further complicate the picture, most of these disorders can also occur with bipolar disorder. Here is a review of the major conditions that fall into this category.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Klonopin Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/klonopinrivotril/a/meds_klonopin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Klonopin - generic clonazepam, sold outside the United States as Rivotril - is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorder as well as certain seizure disorders. It is a benzodiazepine medication. This article covers precautions and warnings, recommended dosage, and common side effects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clozaril Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/clozaril/a/clozaril_sidefx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Clozaril - generic Clozapine - an antipsychotic medication used for treatment-resistent schizophrenia and to reduce the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior  in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abnormal Brain Chemistry in BP]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_science/a/press_umich0210.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Press Release: University of Michigan researchers finds evidence of brain chemistry abnormalities in bipolar disorder. 30% higher concentration of certain signaling cells may help explain, treat manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nortriptyline Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_nortriptyl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the tricyclic antidepressant Nortriptyline - sold under the brand names Pamelor, Aventyl and others - which is sometimes used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders and mental illnesses.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zoloft Medication Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/zoloft/a/zoloft_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A compact look at Zoloft - generic sertraline hydrochloride - an SSRI antidepressant approved for use in treating depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, PMDD and social anxiety disorder. It may also be prescribed for the depressive side of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[The &quot;Kindling&quot; Model]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/brainchemistry/a/0009_kindling1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Can lack of treatment for bipolar disorder cause rapid cycling? Can stress lead a person at risk for manic depression into spontaneous mania or depression? The theory of kindling says yes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Malaise]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Malaise is a general feeling of fatigue and bodily unease. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Extrapyramidal Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Extrapyramidal side effects are a group of symptoms that can occur in persons taking antipsychotic medications. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Service Dogs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Can those with psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or depression benefit from interaction with animals?  The answer is a resounding, &#147;YES!&#148; Not only can those with bipolar disorder benefit from the love of and for a pet, but they are also permitted under the Americans with Disabilities Act to employ the assistance of a service dog.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symbyax Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[All medications have side effects.  Found here is a catalogue of those reported for Symbyax.  Generally these side effects subside within a couple of weeks.  However, if they are persistent or worrisome, contact your doctor.  This medication also has some potentially serious side effects.  If these develop Stop taking your medications and contact your doctor immediately.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lexapro and Go Go GO!]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/whatme/a/0210_lexaprogo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Switching from Celexa to Lexapro has brought on a mixed episode that is not over yet - the latest installment in an online journal that began when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cogentin Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Benztropine - brand name Cogentin - which is used to treat some of the side effects of certain antipsychotic medications. It is classed as an antiparkinsonian drug.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BuSpar Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Buspirone - brand name BuSpar - an antianxiety drug sometimes prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Delusions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Delusions are false beliefs firmly held. Delusions are one aspect of the psychotic features of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understand, Hold, Forgive]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Community member llb asks her spouse to forgive angry outbursts when her bipolar disorder is speaking, to hold her when she is scared, and to know when she is truly suicidal and when she is only venting.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Catatonia?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Catatonia and catatonic features - which may be present in bipolar disorder - schizoaffective disorder - or schizophrenia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trazodone Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Trazodone - Brand name Desyrel - a mild antidepressant with sedative properties sometimes used in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thorazine Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Side effects of the prescription medication Thorazine - generic name Chlorpromazine - which is an antipsychotic drug that may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia and other disorders involving psychotic symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Schizoaffective Disorder]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Difficult to define and difficult to diagnose, schizoaffective disorder combines elements of a mood disorder with those of schizophrenia. What distinguishes schizoaffective disorder from other similar conditions is the way in which the psychotic features and mood episodes present themselves.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder and Work -...]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sonya describes the importance to her of having a job - or two jobs - and how her bipolar disorder affects working and vice versa.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Delusion of Reference]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inpatient Experiences]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From someone who knows - a detailed description of what you may encounter during psychiatric hospitalization as an inpatient.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Personal Markers of Bipolar...]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The examples of markers provided in the DSM-IV for any one of the BP disorders are laughable in that they are too broad and unrepresentative of real life for most people who have the disorder. If we were to rewrite the DSM-IV to show clearly how the disorder presents itself in all its glory, what would we include?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Burgess Meredith]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Biographical sketch of actor Burgess Meredith, whose long and distinguished career ended at his death in 1997. Meredith had cyclothymia, a form of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrities: An Intro]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list of famous people with bipolar disorder (manic depression).  She began this work &quot;to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder&quot; and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides. The compilation includes both living and deceased celebrities. This registry is a work in progress.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Serotonin Syndrome?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that&#10;is caused by elevated serotonin concentrations in the body. This&#10;condition is brought on by the use of serotonogenic drugs, which&#10;include several types of antidepressants such as SSRIs, tricyclics&#10;and MAOIs. Other substances which may contribute to serotonin&#10;syndrome include cocaine, L-tryptophan, Lithium, amphetamines,&#10;ecstasy and LSD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[MAOIs - Med Family Profile]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - commonly known as MAOIs - were the second type of antidepressants developed, after the tricyclics. Because of the way they work, MAOIs have significant dietary restrictions and important limitations on what other drugs may be taken at the same time. Thus they are not considered to be the drugs of first choice when treating depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medication Expiration Dates]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives over-sight to the current good manufacturing practices for medications, which includes their expiration dates. An expiration date is the point at which a manufacturer can no longer guarantee the strength or safety of a medication. How is this date determined?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Oprah: &quot;Explosive Children&quot;]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A commentary on Oprah Winfrey's special show in February 2000 about Explosive Children - with bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder or ODD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anticholinergic]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Anticholinergic - blocking the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[St. John&#039;s Wort and BP- -Unsafe]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Although the popular herbal supplement St. John's Wort appears to be fairly safe and effective in the treatment of mild depression, there is a growing body of evidence that many people - including those with bipolar disorder - should not take it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risperdal Med Profile]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Risperdal - generic risperidone - is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved to treat schizophrenia, manic and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. This article covers major warnings, most common side effects and drug interactions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inderal Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Inderal - generic Propranolol.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Cyclothymia?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_cyclothymia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of cylothymic disorder, also known as cyclothymia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Generic Drugs Issues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article discusses why generic medications can be sold at a far lower cost than their brand name counterparts, what the standards are for production of generic drugs, and why generics may cause problems not experienced with the brand name medication.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a Placebo?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A placebo used to be a sugar pill given by doctors to patients whose symptoms didn't appear to have any medical cause. Physicians discovered that people taking these inert pills often reported feeling better. Today, drug companies are making active placebos for use in clinical trials.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SSDI &amp; BP - Misc Questions]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_ssdi_4q.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From the About Bipolar Disorder Speaking from Experience series, answers to questions about diagnosis, ADD/ADHD plus BP, age of onset, and limited documentation, when you are applying for disability for BP.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diet Tips for Weight Loss]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[People taking bipolar disorder medications who want to lose weight will have to make some dietary changes. This is necessarily not the same as 'going on a diet' - it can also be a matter of making changes to your daily food intake that will promote weight loss. Here is a collection of tips that will help bipolar people examine their diets and make healthy changes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax Med Profile]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Topamax - generic Topiramate - is an anticonvulsant approved for use in treating epilepsy and migraine headaches. It is also frequently prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder. Studies are ongoing to determine its effectiveness in helping manic depression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lexapro: Better Half Than None]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[After switching from Celexa to Lexapro I experienced mixed mania with severe agitation and back pain. This follow-up article is made up of journal entries from the week after the doctor cut the Lexapro dosage in half.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Verapamil Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Verapamil - sold under multiple brand names including Calan, Verelan, Isoptin and Covera-HS - a calcium channel blocker which may be used to a minor degree in controlling mania in the management of bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chart Your Moods]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A how to for learning to chart your moods and mood swings if you have bipolar affective disorder (manic depression).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Self-Esteem Blues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like an imposter where you act as if you are happy and successful, but are really terrified of failure? Do you live with the constant fear that you will be &quot;found out?&quot; Do you live with persisting anger about not feeling &quot;good enough?&quot; If you answered yes to any of the above questions, there is a chance you suffer from low self-esteem. Many people who have bipolar disorder struggle with low self esteem. So how do we get it and how do we end the struggle?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find a Psychiatrist]]></title>
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