21. Brian Vlasak, Composer The journal of a young polyamorist man's struggle with depression, manic depression, ADHD, and sexual compulsion. http://www.deconcentrate.org/

22. MaryJo's Home Page This site has helpful information and many links on subjects like child abuse and bipolar disorder (manic depression) http://members.aol.com/mellryellr/index.html

Main My First Home Page htmlAdWH('7002588', '234', '60'); To Mary Jo's Homepage Welcome to my little corner of the world. A place that I hope you will like to visit from time to time. The things that I will talk about are things that mean alot to me. And I hope that I could help someone out by talking about the things no one else will. Maybe along the way I can learn to stand tall and just be ME! Me I keep a bag right with me everywhere I go, In case I might need to wear it, so ME doesn't show. I'm so afraid to show you ME, afraid of what you'll do, You might laugh at ME, or say mean things... Or I might lose you. I'd like to take my bag off, to let you look at ME. I want you to try to understand, and please, love what you see. So, if you'll be patient and close your eyes, I'll pull it off slow. Please understand how much it hurts, to let the real ME show. Now my bag is off. I feel naked! Bare! So cold! If you still love all that you see, you are my friend, pure as gold. I want to save my bag and hold it in my hand. I need to keep it handy in case someone doesn't understand.

23. Information About Bipolar Disorder Guide to Depression manic depression. Healthy Lifestyles. Rapid Cycling.Dealing Effectively with Depression and manic depression. http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/bipolar.html

Take a confidential screening for bipolar disorder View the Surgeon General's report on mental health Download Free Brochures Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. See below for free download. Some files are large and will take time to download Healthy Lifestyles Rapid Cycling Dealing Effectively with Depression and Manic Depression Bipolar Disorder Kits for Patients and their Families ... Is it Just a Mood or Something Else? View our Video Dark Glasses and Kaleidoscopes Bipolar Disorder Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Types of Bipolar Disorder Treatments Bipolar Disorder in Children ... Support Groups Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the "poles" mania (highs) and depression (lows). This change in mood or "mood swing" can last for hours, days weeks or months. Bipolar disorder affects more than two million adult Americans. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode) and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers.

24. Clinical And Manic Depression Symptoms, Treatments And Antidepressant Medication groups. Read details about the types of clinical depression includingbipolar (manic depression), seasonal depression, and dysthymia. http://www.medicinenet.com/Depression/article.htm

MedicineNet Home Depression Home > Depression Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Depression Medical Author: Peter J. Panzarino, Jr., M.D., F.A.P.A. Medical Editor: Leslie J. Schoenfield, M.D., Ph.D. What is a depressive disorder? What are the types of depression? Major Depression ... Depression At A Glance What is a depressive disorder? Depressive disorders have been with man since the beginning of recorded history. In the Bible, King David, as well as Job, suffered from this affliction. Hippocrates referred to depression as melancholia, which literally means black bile. Black bile, along with blood, phlegm, and yellow bile were the four humors (fluids) that accounted for the basic medical physiology of that time. Depression has been portrayed in literature and the arts for hundreds of years, but what do we mean today when we refer to a depressive disorder? In the nineteenth century, depression was seen as an inherited weakness of temperament. In the first half of the twentieth century, Freud linked the development (pathogenesis) of depression to guilt and conflict. John Cheever, the author and a modern sufferer of depressive disorder, wrote of conflict and experiences with his parents as influencing his development of depression. In the 1950's and 60's, depression was divided into two types, endogenous and neurotic. Endogenous means that the depression comes from within the body, perhaps of genetic origin, or comes out of nowhere. Neurotic or reactive depression has a clear environmental precipitating factor, such as the death of a spouse, or other significant loss, such as the loss of a job. In the 1970's and 80's, the focus of attention shifted from the cause of depression to its effects on the afflicted people. That is to say, whatever the cause in a particular case, what are the symptoms and impaired functions that experts can agree make up a depressive disorder? Although there is some argument even today (as in all branches of medicines), most experts agree that:

25. Balance - New Zealand Bipolar Network Provides support, education and advocacy to anyone affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression). http://www.balance.org.nz/

The mission of BALANCE is to provide support, education and advocacy to anyone affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) in New Zealand. BALANCE does this by encouraging and fostering links between bipolar support groups; by promoting training with an emphasis on recovery principles; and by supporting further research on bipolar disorder in New Zealand. Balance Annual Hui A Great Success! Full Report Coming Soon ................ Conference Page ............... New Feature! Now You Can Register Online to Become a Member or Supporter of Balance Support Contacts - Updated Follow the link for a list of support contacts in centres across NZ Download it from our News Page about us news ... home

26. Clinical And Manic Depression Symptoms, Treatments And Antidepressant Medication Read details about the types of clinical depression including bipolar (manic depression),seasonal depression, and dysthymia. Learn about Prostate Cancer. http://www.medicinenet.com/depression/page2.htm

MedicineNet Home Depression Home > Depression Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend Previous page Depression Index Next page Depression (cont.) Dysthymia Dysthymia is a less severe type of depression. It involves long-term (chronic) symptoms that do not disable, but yet prevent the affected person from functioning at "full steam" or from feeling good. Sometimes, people with dysthymia also experience episodes of major depression. This combination of the two types of depression is referred to as double-depression. Bipolar Depression Disorder (Manic Depression) Another type of depression is bipolar disorder, which was formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. This condition shows a particular pattern of inheritance. Not nearly as common as the other types of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder involves cycles of depression and mania, or elation. Bipolar disorder is often a chronic, recurring condition. Sometimes, the mood switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual. When in the depressed cycle, the person can experience any or all of the symptoms of a depressive disorder. When in the manic cycle, any or all of the symptoms listed under mania may be experienced. Mania often affects thinking, judgment, and social behavior in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment. For example, unwise business or financial decisions may be made when an individual is in a manic phase.

27. Borderline Babe the life of a young woman with borderline personality disorder, manic depression, self injury and eating disorders. http://www.borderline-babe.co.uk

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28. Manic-Depressive Illness The Society for Depression and manic depression of Manitoba Inc. 41000 NotreDame Ave. Bohn, J. Jefferson, J., Lithium and manic depression A Guide. http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p40-ma01.html

Bipolar Disorder Manic-Depressive Illness An information book for patients, their families and friends Erika Bukkfalvi Hillard, MSW, RSW Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, B.C. Winter 1992 Contents Acknowledgements Preface About The Illness The Origin of the Concept of Manic-Depressive Illness ... Bibliography Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge Royal Columbian Hospital Administration for providing me with the time to research literature on manic-depressive illness and to write a long overdue information booklet that would serve as a reference source for patients and their families and friends. to top Preface Manic-depressive illness has been with human beings since the beginning of recorded time. Throughout the centuries effective treatment of manic-depressive illness has been a formidable and largely unmet challenge. It is only in recent decades that certain discoveries have influenced diagnostic and treatment practices in such a way as to diminish the severity and frequency of manic-depressive episodes and in some cases, prevent such episodes altogether! Among many important findings in the continued research on manic-depressive illness is the fact that the education of patients and families is a critical factor in determining treatment outcome. With this in mind, this booklet is offered as a vehicle by which to start the all-important educational journey.

29. Eyesicle.com A recovering drug addict's journey through manic depression and spiritual obstacles. http://www.eyesicle.com

"It may be infinitely worse to refuse to forgive than to murder, because the latter may be an impulse of a moment of heat; whereas the former is a cold and deliberate choice of the heart". George MacDonald

30. Anxiety, Depression And Manic Depression Anxiety, Depression And manic depression. Anxiousness and changing moods? We retalking about an illness. What are anxiety, depression and manic depression? http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p43-anx.html

Booklets Anxiety, Depression And Manic Depression Canadian Psychiatric Association (1995) Contents Anxiety, Depression And Manic Depression What are anxiety, depression and manic depression? Anxiety Phobia ... Reclaiming lives Anxiety, Depression And Manic Depression Anxiousness and changing moods? So what? Aren't they something we all go through? Aren't they helpful in their own way? After all, anxiety can spur us on to prepare for an upcoming task. It can help us face danger. Depression can slow us down, offer us time to reflect and regroup. An energetic mood can help us accomplish necessary tasks. In everyday language, the words "anxiety" and "depression" describe moods that are familiar to us. But when anxiety or depression ... ... seem to come out of nowhere ... ... persist for many weeks without relief... ... interfere with everyday life... ... then we're not talking about ordinary moods anymore. We're talking about an illness. What are anxiety, depression and manic depression? Anxiety and depression are among the most common, most treatable forms of mental illness in Canada.

31. Mind > Information > Booklets > Understanding > Understanding Manic Depression Understanding manic depression. This booklet is aimed at anyone who has beengiven a diagnosis of manic depression, and for their family and friends. http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding manic de

What's new Low graphics view Site map Home ... Shopping Understanding manic depression What is manic depression? What causes manic depression? What sort of treatment can I get? What other services or help can I get? ... Further reading 'When I'm in a manic phase, I feel as though I am capable of anything and everything. This can be an amazing feeling, but I sometimes get frustrated and angry with people. Ideas flow constantly and quickly, as if my brain is on fast-forward. Everything happening in the world has significance in my life. But when I'm depressed, it's as if I'm completely crushed and living in slow motion. I feel capable of nothing and just want to end it all.' This booklet is aimed at anyone who has been given a diagnosis of manic depression, and for their family and friends. It describes what is known about the causes and discusses the consequences of the diagnosis, what options are available to people, and where they can get help. It also looks into what people can do to help themselves. What is manic depression?

32. BBC NEWS | Health | Gene For Manic Depression Scientists have identified a gene mutation that causes manic depressionin as many as one in ten patients. Gene for manic depression. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2985092.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes Last Updated: Sunday, 15 June, 2003, 23:23 GMT 00:23 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Gene for manic depression Manic depression causes mood swings US scientists have identified a gene mutation that causes manic depression in as many as one in 10 patients. The gene, GRK3, plays an important role in regulating the way the brain responds to chemicals such as dopamine which are known to control mood. The mutation, discovered by a team from the University of California, San Diego, occurs in the gene's on-off switch. Our hope is that discovery of genetic defects that cause bipolar disorder will lead to new drugs that can be directed to those specific genes Dr John Kelsoe This may mean that the gene is activated inappropriately, or turned off when it should be working. The researchers believe the mutation causes those who carry it to become hypersensitive to dopamine - leading to extremes of mood. Manic depression, known technically as bipolar disorder, is a complex condition. Patients veer between barely-controlled euphoria and feeling very down.

33. The Mood Disorders Support Group Of Guelph A public discussion forum devoted to the Mood Disorders manic depression (Bipolar Disorder) and Depression (Unipolar Disorder). http://www.mooddisordersguelph.org/

The Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph What's Here Top Of Page Information presented by this website is for general knowledge only. We do not provide medical advice or treatment for any specific medical condition. Our mission is to educate patients, families, professionals and the public about the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and their families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. an overview of our services Announcements Our weekly support group meetings in Guelph. A forum on Mood Disorders and related topics. Monthly speakers on topics concerning mood disorders. Our contact information How to become a member of our group or to make a contribution. Recent news stories abut mood disorders. Our guest book for your comments. Internet links related to mood disorders and support groups. Announcements Top Of Page If you are considering suicide

34. BBC NEWS | Health | Drug Hope For Manic Depression A drug currently used to treat schizophrenia could also help millionsof people with manic depression, a major study reveals. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2255578.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to UK Friday, 13 September, 2002, 23:29 GMT 00:29 UK Drug hope for manic depression One in 100 people has bipolar disorder A drug currently used to treat schizophrenia could also help millions of people with manic depression. Results from a major clinical trial suggest quetiapine is an effective treatment for those with bipolar disorder. The drug, which is manufactured by AstraZeneca, and sold under the brand name Seroquel, works well if it is used in combination with mood stabilising medication. It might become another option for people who have bipolar disorder Dr Tony Cleare, Institute of Psychiatry Experts said the trial paved the way for the drug to be used as an alternative treatment for people with manic depression. Professor Gary Sachs from Harvard Medical School in the United States who headed the study said the drug was more effective than some existing treatments. Existing drugs "Current treatment options for patients with bipolar disorder are limited. Commonly used therapies involving mood stabilisers are not effective for all patients and can be associated with troublesome side effects," he said.

35. Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Of Northwest Connecticut, A Support Group Weekly support group for those affected by mood disorders. Speaker schedule, online forum and information on manic depression. http://nwctdmda.tripod.com/index.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Note: Our site has moved to a new URL: http://www.dbsanwct.org/ Please bookmark it! You will be sent there in 10 seconds. Have a Web site of your own? Want to link to ours? Here's how! You should have heard a little music play, when this page loaded. If not, you may not have a MIDI-sound enabled system, or your browser isn't get up to handle background sounds; play it manually, if you wish Who We Are We are an anonymous support group for people with mood disorders , and their families and friends, in the northwest corner of Connecticut, USA. The DBSA of NW CT Support Group meets every Thursday night (rain or shine, holidays included!), in the Small Dining Room (next to the Cafeteria) at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (Need directions?) Everyone whose life is affected by depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depression) is invited! Special Information Once a month, usually on the 3rd Thursday, we invite a speaker . Generally, these are professionals in the field of psychiatry, medicine, or counseling, such as neuropsychopharmacologists (whew!), social workers, authors, grief counselors, nutrition experts, etc. Questions?

36. Bipolar Disorder - Tempering The Mania Of Manic Depression. Article helps those people with bipolar disorder (manic depression), temperthe high of mania and avoid the low of depression. HomeIndex. http://www.have-a-heart.com/bipolar-depression.html

Home-Index More articles on suicide, depression. Emotional Thought Stopping Depression: ... WebRings Suicide is not a solution, Suicide is an end... before a solution is found. Home-Index A Rest Stop From Depression and Thoughts of Suicide Bipolar Disorder Tempering the Mania of Manic Depression by Stephen L. Bernhardt Bipolar Disorder - episodes of mania. Any discussion of the process of bipolar disorder and mania cannot be entirely divorced from a discussion of the depressive response. Within any episode of mania lurks the possibility, the likelihood of impending depression. There are certain techniques and exercises which I have identified while dealing with my own periods of bipolar disorder mania which help temper the mania and thereby lessen the impact and severity of the subsequent depressive response. It is essential that you have read my article on Emotional Thought Stopping and are familiar with the concept and my suggestions for its use, before you attempt this exercise. I assume that if you are reading this in order to help temper your periods of bipolar disorder mania that this is not your first episode. Look back at your previous situation just prior to those episodes and see if you can identify if there was some event which triggered the episode and begin to identify how you felt at the start of the episode. It is important to be able to recognize these periods as early as possible so that you can begin this tempering exercise before it reaches a crisis stage. This is especially true if you begin your episodes with a euphoric feeling.

37. NAMI Santa Cruz County - Mental Health Resources & Articles Mental health resources, newsletter articles, links, personal accounts, stories, and news. Site is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by Schizophrenia, manic depression, OCD, and the ultimate eradication of these and other mental diseases. The Santa Cruz County (California USA) chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). http://www.namiscc.org

Updated on NAMI-SCC Mental Health News Recovery Advocacy Fresh Air We are a movement of families, friends and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness and the ultimate eradication of these diseases. This site serves as a forum for new material on Recovery and Advocacy on Mental Health Issues, as well as recent news updates and submissions (fresh air) from our readers. NAMI-SCC is the Santa Cruz, California, affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Add your name to our Guest Book... What's New... (new postings for Summer, 2004) How to find your local NAMI organization NAMI Santa Cruz Newsletter (requires installation of Adobe Acrobat NAMI Santa Cruz Membership Flyer McMan's Depression and Bipolar Weekly - Due to the economic downturn you can receive this newsletter free of charge, but donations are needed to support it. (

38. Manic Depression And Bipolar Disorders - Electroshock Treatment - Electroboy manic depression, a bipolar disorder, plagued Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy,a young man who had 19 electroshocks and lost memory after involvement in http://www.electroboy.com/

ANDY BEHRMAN WAS SUPERMAN He slept only three hours a night. Sometimes he didn't go to bed for days. He was a public relations agent , an art dealer , a hustler and a forger who made millions. He would fly from Zurich to the Bahamas then back again to balance out the hot and cold. He learned new languages in a week. He spent his money on wild shopping sprees all around the globe, buying up clothing, paintings and extravagant gifts for friends. He gave complete strangers spontaneous gifts of thousands of dollars from the cash he kept in his freezer . He was moving at breakneck speed - - fueling his behavior with drugs and alcohol . After seeing more than eight doctors, he was finally diagnosed with manic depression . Then he was arrested for art forgery and was convicted of fraud . He was sent off to prison . When he was released, he returned home, forced to live in his apartment under

39. Psychiatric Mental Illness, Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder Manic Depression Provides diagnosis, treatment, and information on mental health, including Alzheimer's, manic depression, teenage suicide, bipolar disorder, and mental illness. http://www.uth.tmc.edu/uth_orgs/hcpc/index.htm

T he highly qualified staff of mental health care providers, at the UT-Harris County Psychiatric Center, is devoted to the personal mental health of over 5000 patients who are admitted annually. Mental health is the primary focus of the psychiatric physicians, psychiatric residents, psychologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians and chaplains who comprise the staff devoted to the personal mental health, and mental health recovery of those who suffer from various types of mental illness. This mental health facility is a 250-bed acute care public psychiatric hospital. Patients receive individual mental health care from one of the finest mental health care centers in the country. People with a history of mental illness or any type of mental illness or mental illness issue will welcome the fact that UT-Harris County Psychiatric Center is the principal Harris County hospital committed to mental health in the area, and one of the finest psychiatric centers in the country. Mental health problems linked to emotional, behavioral, psychosocial and severe psychosomatic problems are treated here. In addition, personality disorders, attention deficit disorders, affective disorders, depression, schizophrenia, as well as dementia, Alzheimer's, and problems related to severe physical handicaps are all addressed.

40. What Is Bi-Polar Disorder? (Manic Depression) What is BiPolar Disorder? (manic depression). What is manic depression? What Causesmanic depression and Who Are The People At Risk? The cause is not known. http://home.golden.net/~soul/bipolar1.html

What is BiPolar Disorder? (Manic Depression) What is Manic Depression? Manic depression involves wide mood alterations, with periods of both depression and mania. A person experiencing depression or mania may have intense mood swings and consequent changes in thinking and behaviour. The term that is professionally used for this illness is Bipolar Affective Disorder. Bipolar means sharing two poles (high and low) and Affective Disorder means a disorder having to do with mood. What Causes Manic Depression and Who Are The People At Risk? The cause is not known. Any person can develop manic depression, however, studies indicate that highly creative, sensitive people, people tending to be perfectionists and high achievers, have a higher incidence of bipolar affective disorder. Although biological factors seem to play a major role in producing the illness, a person's personality make up and or stresses in the environment may also play a part in bringing on an acute episode. How Many People Are Affected and What Are The Symptoms? It is estimated that 1% of the population will have a manic depressive illness. Environmental factors such as death, separation and divorce may trigger the disorder. The illness manifests itself with the individual experiencing episodes of mania or elation followed by low mood or depression. The number of manic and depressive episodes varies greatly from person to person and most individuals experience "normal" periods between their manic and depressive episodes.

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