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Bipolar Comorbidity – How to Manage Bipolar Disorder and Coexisting Conditions

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Comorbidity is a fancy word for multiple disorders coexisting. In addition to bipolar disorder, you may suffer other psychiatric illnesses, such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, memory problems, substance abuse, or personality disorders. This article will discuss how these five coexisting disorders affect bipolar disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD can cause problems in those with [...]

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Alcohol and Bipolar Disorder – How Drinking Alcohol Makes Manic Depression Worse

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Living with bipolar disorder can involve a lot of stress. It may be tempting to relieve some of that stress with downers such as sedatives or alcohol. No doubt, you will feel terrific after a temporary buzz, but you will suffer the effects of drinking for days or even weeks after that night of bingeing. [...]

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