Tag Archives: Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

How I was Treated for Bipolar Disorder

Treatment for bipolar disorder is not simple. Even if a treatment for bipolar disorder works for awhile, it may stop working. There is no one treatment for bipolar disorder, although there are some preferences. My story of treatment for bipolar disorder indicates how hard it is to come up with just the right mix of […]

Patients Taking Lamictal Can Save Money with New ”Stay on Track” Program from GlaxoSmithKline

Lamictal, also known as lamotrigine, is a popular prescription medication that is used to treat seizure disorders like epilepsy, and it is also becoming an increasingly popular treatment for bipolar disorder. Lamictal has been a lifesaving medicine for many people (like myself), but it is very expensive. At my local Rite Aid, a single pill […]

Homeopathic Treatments in Bipolar Disorder

“I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder over 15 years ago. During that time I’ve tried many different medications such as Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Depakote, Risperdal, Seroquel, Lamictal, and Lithium to name a few. All these medications either had intolerable side effects or did not work at all. All the SSRIs made me worse (emotionally) even […]

Toddler Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder often called manic depression is a serious chronic condition. Toddler bipolar disorder is a very real issue that needs to be taken seriously by all parties involved. This type of depression is characterized by mood cycling, from highs to lows. The low moods are characterized by depression so serious they may be unable […]

Bipolar Women and Divorce

Bipolar disorder is a serious psychological condition that causes periods of severe depression that alternates with periods of manic behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 2.5 million American women suffer from bipolar disorder. Women with Bipolar Disorder Both men and women can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but the condition […]

Bipolar Disorder: Alternative Treatments

As someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I have tried and researched many different treatment options. I would like to share with you the various methods of treating bipolar disorder that I have researched. Please take into account that none of the following treatments should be practiced alone or without medical supervision. A […]

Physiological and Psychological Effects of Bipolar Disorder

An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, is a psychological disorder that causes the person to experience rapid, often severe, changes in mood, energy, and ability to function properly. There is a difference between typical mood changes the average person experiences on a daily basis; the symptoms of Bipolar disorder often […]