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   <title>About.com Bipolar Disorder: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Light Therapy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Phototherapy, also known as light therapy and light box therapy, is the use of light to treat disorders.  Light therapy has become a widely used remedy for mental illnesses such as seasonal affective disorder and some research supports it benefits for sleep disturbances, depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), schizoaffective disorder and even premenstrual syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Mania?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Mania is a state of mind and mood that is the hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder, specifically bipolar 1 disorder. A person experiencing mania may behave wildly, irrationally, or dangerously, depending upon which symptoms are present. But manic doesn't mean maniac. A person in a manic state may behave in a strange or bizarre fashion without being a threat to anyone.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Hypomania?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hypomania in bipolar disorder is a state of mind and mood where a person may have excessive energy, little need for sleep, unusual exhilaration, irritability, excitement or aggression, and a variety of other symptoms.]]></description>
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         <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>
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         <title><![CDATA[Overview of Bipolar Meds]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/medications/a/meds_overview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Medications are the standard and proven treatment for bipolar disorder. Sometimes a patient can be stabilized on a single prescription drug, but more often a combination of medications - often called a &quot;med cocktail&quot; - is needed. The drugs included in that combination depend on each person's unique symptoms, body and brain chemistry, and other factors including such things as what prescriptions the patient is taking for other conditions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chart Your Moods]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/menu_moods/ht/bl-chartmoods.htm</link>
         <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[Lexapro: Better Half Than None]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/whatme/a/0210_half_lexa.htm</link>
         <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[Typical Antipsychotics]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossaryt/g/gl_typicalantip.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Typical antipsychotics were not called typical until a new generation of antipsychotics came out that were called atypical. More ...]]></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[Grandiosity]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossary/g/gl_grandiosity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Grandiosity is a symptom of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. More ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clozaril Side Effects]]></title>
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         <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[Lexapro Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Lexapro side effects - the listed side effects for 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[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[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>
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         <title><![CDATA[Serax Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Catalogue of Serax side effects. Serax or oxazepam (generic) is an anti-anxiety medication that can be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and many other mental illnesses including anxiety disorders. Serax side effects can include dizziness, drowsiness, sexual problems and many more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anxiety Medications]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/sedatives/a/anxiety_medications.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Anxiety medications, also called anti-anxiety medications or anxiolytics, are prescribed for anxiety disorders as well as for people who have anxiety along with bipolar disorder or major depression. Anxiety medications help to make people less anxious and also help to ease restlessness and worrying. There are also some medications used to treat anxiety that are primarily used for other symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Self-Esteem Blues]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/copingresources/a/lowselfesteem_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many people who have bipolar disorder struggle with low self-esteem. In Part 2 of this article, the authors focus on the consequences of low self-esteem and offer tips for developing self-confidence.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Affective Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossary/g/gl_affectivedis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Affective disorders are those mental illnesses which predominantly affect mood and also have an effect on thoughts, behaviors and emotions.]]></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[What Is Catatonia?]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_catatonic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of catatonia and catatonic features that may be present in bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Truehope: The Other Side]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/altercomp/a/truehope2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Rebecca - a long, respected member of our forums - writes, &amp;#147;I just read the article about Truehope and EMPowerplus as soon as I picked up the newsletter. I felt that the article needed to be offset with real life experience, since that&amp;#146;s what most of us come here for. I&amp;#146;m here to present &amp;#145;the other side&amp;#146; of the story. This comes from a real family and I am a tough skeptic of food supplements.&amp;#148;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dysphoria]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/moodsepisodes/g/gl_dysphoria.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definitions of dysphoria range from anxiety to depression with much in between. This makes it difficult to know what is meant when the term is used. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypersexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/od/glossarygh/g/gl_hypersexual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hypersexuality means being excessively interested or involved in sexual activity. More ...]]></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[Experience with Omega-3]]></title>
         <link>http://bipolar.about.com/cs/experience/a/sfe_omega3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils and flaxseed oil have been recommended as supplements for people with bipolar disorder. Here are some insights and experience from members of the About Bipolar Disorder Community about their personal experiences with using Omega-3 as a treatment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topamax Good for Migraines]]></title>
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         <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[Beyond-Use]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[US Pharmacopeia -- the official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and other health care products manufactured or sold in the United States -- recommends the practice of beyond-use dates. A beyond-use date is the date placed on a prescription bottle by a pharmacy noting when that prescription should no longer be used.  How does this affect your prescriptions?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ozzy Osbourne]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ozzy Osbourne is often listed as a celebrity with bipolar disorder. Certainly a life filled with drug and alcohol abuse, bizarre behavior and suicide attempts could indicate manic depression. But is there any documented evidence?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Avolition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Avolition is defined as lack of initiative or motivation. More ...]]></description>
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