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   12/25/08

   roentarre

   This is a very interesting topic to blog on. Tagged!

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   12/29/08

   Aoi

   For Bipolar Disorder, it is important to distinguish between Bipolar I and Bipolar II, plus cyclothymic disorder. The first of the three is what people think of as "bipolar", and is treatable. Lithium is the gold standard these days, though newer meds like aripriprazole (Abilify) show some benefit as well. Combo therapy is needed for some patients.

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      12/29/08

      busylizzy

      Thanks for the added info. My article has a link to an extensive list of meds by brand name. I've never heard of Cyclothymic Disorder - I'll have to check it out! Have a Happy New Year and thanks for dropping a comment!
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   1/11/09

   manicmother

   Thanks,I have bipolar disorder myself. www.manicmother.com

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   1/11/09

   CrystalRaven

   Cycling is more typical in teenagers and will later on go into type I or II, though a professional can usually accurately predict which it will be. I am bi-polar type I and my teenage daughter is also bi-polar, currently cycling but heading towards being type II.

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      1/11/09

      busylizzy

      Thanks for sharing!