<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<!-- Copy and paste the url into your newsreader application" -->
<!-- generator="About.com/0.01" -->

<rss version="0.91" >
   <channel>
   <title><![CDATA[About.com Bipolar Disorder: What's Hot Now]]></title>
   <link>http://bipolar.about.com/</link>
   
      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
      <language>en-us</language>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <image>
      <title>About.com</title>
      <url>http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif</url> 
	  <link>http://www.about.com/</link> 
	  <width>118</width> 
	  <height>20</height>
      </image>
   
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Michael Janflone Interview]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/alcoholsubstanceabuse/a/michael-janflone-interview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Michael Janflone, author of Long Sleeved Summers, talks with Andy Behrman about how the life of a pharmacist can make drug abuse attractive and easy, telling his own personal story as an example. Janflone also discusses the issue of whether medications are prescribed too much, based on his experience behind the pharmacy counter and research he's done since losing his license for drug addiction.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Psychosis Symptoms]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/diagnosissymptoms/a/psychosis_symptoms_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Psychosis can occur in either bipolar mania or in depression. Learn about psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and paranoia, along with the mental illnesses where psychosis is most common.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hallucinations]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossarygh/g/gl_hallucinatio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hallucinations are experiences where one's senses are deceived and the unreal seems real. More ...]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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. Learn the full definition of psychosis, including how one may experience it, here.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hope for Weight Loss]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/weightissues/a/weight071106.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the challenges faced by people with mood disorders is weight gain from their medications. I myself gained 80 pounds on psychotropic meds. In addition to being physically dangerous, weight gain is a stumbling block to good mental health, because being overweight is depressing! But some recent studies have shown clinical evidence that certain techniques can and do help people with this problem lose weight.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Paranoia]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/definingbipolardisorder/g/gl_paranoia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Paranoia is one of the psychotic features of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia. Learn the full definition of paranoia.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Catatonia]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/psychoticfeatures/a/bl_catatonia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Catatonia and catatonic features - which may be present in schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and other conditions.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Personal Markers of Bipolar...]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_diagnosis/a/aa031003.htm</link>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Delusions]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/definingbipolardisorder/g/gl_delusions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Delusions are false beliefs firmly held. Delusions are one aspect of the psychotic features of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Symptoms]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lamictal/a/Stevens-Johnson-Syndrome-Symptoms.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stevens-Johnson Syndrome symptoms indicate a very serious illness that needs immediate treatment. Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be caused by the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine), which is used to treat seizure disorders like epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Signs of Depression]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/depression/ss/signs_of_depression_7.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When considered with other symptoms of depression, unusual restlessness or sluggishness may be a factor leading to the diagnosis of major depression or bipolar depression.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder NOS]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/formsofbipolardisorder/a/dsm_nos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are no specific criteria for a doctor to use when diagnosing bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS). Bipolar disorder NOS is more of a catch-all category then an actual type of this disorder. Your doctor will use this diagnosis to document that you have symptoms of bipolar disorder, but your symptoms do not meet the requirements for a diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder, bipolar 2 disorder or cyclothymic disorder. The DSM gives a few examples for when this diagnosis may be given.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Calcium Channel Blockers]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/cachannelblockers/a/meds_cachannels.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Certain calcium channel blockers are being studied for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder as mood stabilizers. One reason for the interest in this application is that calcium channel blockers are far safer for use during pregnancy than lithium or any of the anticonvulsants commonly used to stabilize moods and treat mania. Some of these medications may also be effective in treating neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of many antipsychotics.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Lithium Drug Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/lithium/a/lithium_profile.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lithium is used as a mood stabilizer in treating bipolar disorder. This drug profile outlines what you need to know when taking Lithium, including the most common possible Lithium side effects, necessary tests, precautions and warnings, and use during pregnancy and nursing.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[What Is Disability?]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/disability/a/disability_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Disability is a very broad term that compares actual ability to normal functioning. It is also used to refer to a number of federal and state programs that provide assistance to those who are disabled. The two most common programs that fall under the umbrella of disability are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Medicare and Medicaid are also components of these programs.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Early Onset Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/children/a/early_onset.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Just a few short years ago, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents was unheard of. Only in very rare cases did the medical community even consider this diagnosis in teens, let alone in children. During the last few years, the picture has been rapidly changing. Childhood onset bipolar disorder (COBPD) -- also known as early onset bipolar disorder or pediatric bipolar disorder -- has gone from obscurity to fame.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Rapid Cycling Explained]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/rapidcycling/a/laymensrapid_2.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. Page 2 of this article covers drugs that may affect or cause rapid cycling. (Please read Page 1 first.)]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Nefazodone Medication Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/snri/a/nefazodone.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nefazodone is an antidepressant medication useful for persons who have anxiety or insomnia along with depression. It was formerly sold under the brand name Serzone, but Serzone was taken off the market in 2004 due to the possibility of its causing liver failure. The generic nefazodone is still available. Article covers major warnings and drug interactions, dosage information and side effects.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Stelazine Side Effects]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/antipsychotics/a/sfx_stelazine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of side effects for the medication Stelazine - generic Trifluoperazine - which is an antipsychotic medication that also treats anxiety. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and the manic phase of bipolar disorder as well as for non-psychotic anxiety and to control nausea and vomiting.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Mood Stabilizer]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossarym/g/gl_mood_stabilizer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mood stabilizers are medications used to even out the mood swings experienced by a person with bipolar disorder. More ...]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         
         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Electroshock Therapy]]></title>
            <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/ect/a/sfe_shock1_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Has your doctor prescribed treatment with ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) for manic depression? Are you considering it? Read what others have to say about their experiences with ECT. Page 2]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
         </item>
         </channel>
</rss>
