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A number of people have expressed interest in the research behind the antidepressant efficacy of Provigil for bipolar depression. I've attached the link to the original research paper by Dr. Mark Frye on this. When used with an antimanic drug, 44% of depressed bipolar patients responded...which ain't bad.
Be aware that most insurance companies after July 1st are switching over their willingness to pay for Provigil to its new-and-improved (or at least new-and-cheaper) offshoot, Nuvigil. Also be aware that these medicines are only approved by the FDA for narcolepsy or for shift-work sleep disorder, so, even though there is research to support its value as an antidepressant for bipolar depression, that is a so-called "off label" use which means that insurance companies can decline to pay for it. Provigil is about $13-$14/pill and Nuvigil is about $8/pill. The manufacturer offers a one-time 7-day free coupon that can be downloaded at www.provigil.com which, if combined with a doctor's prescription for 7 days of Provigil or Nuvigil, at least offers a free way to find out if it may help work for bipolar depression.
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Richard Cohen, award-winning journalist and writer living with Multiple Sclerosis writes about patient advocacy. I know many of you know those struggles. Here he is giving us a day in the life of someone who suffers from Chronic Pain, on WebMD TV. Check it out!View Thread
Thought this might be of interest....a recent article from a psychiatry journal that talks about when antidepressants may be a good idea or not such a good idea for people with bipolar disorder.
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We can do it individually, but it's more fun to do it together. Come on, it can't hurt to see.
http://exchanges.webmd.com/laura-annes-clutter-busters-exchangeView Thread
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There have been a number of posts regarding cognitive problems in bipolar disorder. May I humbly share as a resource the link (posted) for a book of mine entitled "Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder." Though it's written for clinicians, I think it's pretty accessible and may help answer some questions about the types of cognitive problems that are inherently part of bipolar disorder (especially bipolar I disorder), and the effects of medicines, both good and bad.
- Dr. G.View Thread
There has been some discussion posted lately about the use of antidepressants and best approaches for treating bipolar depression. Here is a short video link discussing these issues that may be informative.
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The American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) is a professional organization of psychiatrists with interest, knowledge and expertise in psychopharmacology. They maintain a website which includes a link for patients seeking help in finding practitioners, which may be useful....so I am passing this along.
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Also includes links to drug PI sheets and at least most of the "official" sites for each one too.
I like their forums too, both serious and funny stuff, just like us (only NOT rated "G" - the moderator makes this point clear on the first page.
The above URL is for CrazyMeds, and the forum, CrazyBoards.org is located here:
http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php?
A word of *Caution* - this site is meant for adults and those NOT offended by certain language. There is a LOT of both slang and some swearing, so if that's offensive or bothersome to you, then please don't go here. They talk and write like me (when not posting on WebMD, I mean. Potty mouth queen that I am.
) I've been using these boards for almost 2 years, and I subscribe to almost all of their RSS feeds.
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Here's another video link by yours truly on treating bipolar depression, posted on The Doctor's Channel.com.
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They do so many good things that I don't know where to start. The site has all kinds of really great stuff to just read and do, like news, music, blogs, facts, quotes and an online store, along with links for social networking with them.
In 2010 TWLOHA, together with The Kristin Brooks Hope Center (http://www.Hopeline.com ) and PostSecret (http://www.PostSecret.com ) are hoping to launch their latest effort - something I'm sure we all can appreciate. It's called IMAlive - a virtual crisis intervention network that will consist of volunteers who are all trained and certified (actually they're still recruiting volunteers as I type this).
http://www.pickupthephone.org/IMAlive/home.php
This is going to be the FIRST live online crisis network with 100% of its staff certified and trained in crisis intervention.
TWLOHA also has what's known as a "Street Team", which I recently joined, because it's a way to help the org for those of us with little or no cash to spare, yet still want to show support. One of the things I've done is put their background and logo on my Twitter profile, but there are other things too (if that is of any interest).
Even if you aren't in need of, or interested in, the other pages & links, I still think a lot of you might really like the TWLOHA site.
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Log on to The Doctor's Channel (internet TV) to see a darn snazzy discussion by yours truly of treatments and issues related to bipolar disorder: http://www.thedoctorschannel.com/video/3032.html .
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This is a free site an i go on it all the time when at work. being able to listen to music in a quite and boring place is always a good thing for me.
Go ahead an give it a try
heres an example to looking up a song/band
click in the search bar thing
you want to listen to green day? ok
just type in green day and click search, you will get all their songs
if you want to narrow down the search more for a song you want to hear by them just type in
green day - time of your life
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, as well as insomnia and exhaustion. It also helps in the relaxation of muscles and nerves associated with the brain and spine. Combining this with relaxing aroma therapy, like lavender , is an added bonus. SO if your are looking to reduce your stress level
at the end of the day, or if you just need some time to relax, try a neutral bath. Always see your medical doctor for any symptoms that you may have.View Thread
People living with mental illness are more likely to have classic heart-risk factors , such as cigarette smoking, obesity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol and hypertension (high blood pressure), some of which can be compounded by some antipsychotic medications.
America is having an epidemic of diabetes according to the New England Journal of Medicine. Unfortunately, the risk is greater for people living with mental illness, especially those taking second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications (SGAs) . Another issue to be aware of is metabolic syndrome , a condition that can be a precursor to diabetes .
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1) “Begin with the End in Mind” – A famous quote by author Steven Covey. Do you know the importance of goal setting? Do you know how to set goals?
2) Knowledge is Power - Do you know if you have the signs and symptoms of bipolar? Do you know what the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder are?
3) Strategies for Success - Living with bipolar disorder in a higher functioning way is no accident. Do you know what the best bipolar life strategies are?
4) Implement your plan – Even the best strategies will not help you achieve bipolar living success without implementation. Do you have a plan?
5) Monitor your Moods – Do you track your moods? Do you know if you are in a safe place today? Are you heading into danger or recovering from an episode?
6) Peers who Understand You – Who in your life understands what you are going through? Who do you trust when you want honest and caring feedback?
7) Life History - Have you created a timeline for your life and noted the events that you’d like to repeat or avoid? Do you benefit from your past?
Expect Results – Higher Functioning Bipolar Living can be achieved and believing in results is a great place to begin. What is holding you back? 9) Positive Self-Talk – We are what we think, right? What have you been thinking about lately? Who and what is your source for positive self-talk?
10) Integrity - We are all of these: body, mind, intellect, and spirit. With balance in these areas we have the best foundation for higher functioning bipolar living.View Thread
It's fairly new, growing nicely, and has lots of helpful, useful, and even entertaining things going on - videos, blogs, NKM2 events info, "Joey's Page", plus links to other great resources, including the ones we all know like NAMI & SAMHSA, along with a few others I wasn't familiar with.
NKM2 is a "public charity, whose purpose is to remove the stigma attached to brain dis-ease through education and the breaking down of societal barriers...Goal: To make Brain Dis-ease cool and sexy...."
Check it out...if you're in the mood.
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Phobias are the most common mental disorder in the U.S. While not comprehensive, this phobia list offers a glimpse of the many phobias that can have a serious impact on an individual's life.
Acrophobia - Fear of heights.
Agliophobia - Fear of pain.
Agoraphobia - Fear of open spaces or crowds.
Aichmophobia - Fear of needles or pointed objects.
Amaxophobia - Fear of riding in a car.
Androphobia - Fear of men.
Anginophobia - Fear of angina or choking.
Anthrophobia - Fear of flowers.
Anthropophobia - Fear of people or society.
Aphenphosmphobia - Fear of being touched.
Arachnophobia - Fear of spiders.
Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers.
Astraphobia - Fear of thunder and lightening.
Ataxophobia - Fear of disorder or untidiness.
Atelophobia - Fear of imperfection.
Atychiphobia - Fear of failure.
Autophobia - Fear of being alone.
B
Bacteriophobia - Fear of bacteria.
Barophobia - Fear of gravity.
Bathmophobia - Fear of stairs or steep slopes.
Batrachophobia - Fear of amphibians.
Belonephobia - Fear of pins and needles.
Bibliophobia - Fear of books.
Botanophobia - Fear of plants.
C
Cacophobia - Fear of ugliness.
Catagelophobia - Fear of being ridiculed.
Catoptrophobia - Fear of mirrors.
Chionophobia - Fear of snow.
Chromophobia - Fear of colors.
Chronomentrophobia - Fear of clocks.
Claustrophobia - Fear of confined spaces.
Coulrophobia - Fear of clowns.
Cyberphobia - Fear of computers.
Cynophobia - Fear of dogs.
D
Dendrophobia - Fear of trees.
Dentophobia - Fear of dentists.
Domatophobia - Fear of houses.
Dystychiphobia - Fear of accidents.
E
Ecophobia - Fear of the home.
Elurophobia - Fear of cats.
Entomophobia - Fear of insects.
Ephebiphobia - Fear of teenagers.
Equinophobia - Fear of horses.
G
Gamophobia - Fear of marriage.
Genuphobia - Fear of knees.
Glossophobia - Fear of speaking in public.
Gynophobia - Fear of women.
H
Heliophobia - Fear of the sun.
Hemophobia - Fear of blood.
Herpetophobia - Fear of reptiles.
Hydrophobia - Fear of water.
I
Iatrophobia - Fear of doctors.
Insectophobia - Fear of insects.
K
Koinoniphobia - Fear of rooms.
L
Leukophobia - Fear of the color white.
Lilapsophobia - Fear of tornadoes and hurricanes.
Lockiophobia - Fear of childbirth.
M
Mageirocophobia - Fear of cooking.
Megalophobia - Fear of large things.
Melanophobia - Fear of the color black.
Microphobia - Fear of small things.
Mysophobia - Fear of dirt and germs.
N
Necrophobia - Fear of death or dead things.
Noctiphobia - Fear of the night.
Nosocomephobia - Fear of hospitals.
O
Obesophobia - Fear of gaining weight.
Octophobia - Fear of the figure 8.
Ombrophobia - Fear of rain.
Ophidiophobia - Fear of snakes.
Ornithophobia - Fear of birds.
P
Papyrophobia - Fear of paper.
Pathophobia - Fear of disease.
Pedophobia - Fear of children.
Philophobia - Fear of love.
Phobophobia - Fear of phobias.
Podophobia - Fear of feet.
Porphyrophobia - Fear of the color purple.
Pteridophobia - Fear of ferns.
Pteromerhanophobia - Fear of flying.
Pyrophobia - Fear of fire.
S
Scolionophobia - Fear of school.
Selenophobia - Fear of the moon.
Sociophobia - Fear of social evaluation.
Somniphobia - Fear of sleep.
T
Tachophobia - Fear of speed.
Technophobia - Fear of technology.
Tonitrophobia - Fear of thunder.
Trypanophobia - Fear of injections.
V-Z
Venustraphobia - Fear of beautiful women.
Verminophobia - Fear of germs.
Wiccaphobia - Fear of witches and witchcraft.
Xenophobia - Fear of strangers or foreigners.
Zoophobia - Fear of animals.
My phobias are:
Claustrophobia. I hate getting an MRI done, because its like being in a coffin.
Acrophobia. Fear of heights
(Trigger)Virginityphobia, or Virginphobia: (cant remember which its called): The fear of being raped.
Also I have a fear of being murdered (after being raped). There is no name for this phobia.View Thread
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