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Every student learns the definition of what is termed, “Bipolar Disorder,” as the next disorder after depression and manic moods in a typical curriculum course. It seems logical that one mood disorder would simply relate to another mutant disorder with similar behaviors, similar to the way we classify animals. If you go through a traditional clinical psychology program, it is usually conventional wisdom that there has been no consistent research showing that psychotherapy is particularly beneficial for bipolar due to the extreme irrational emotions and there is a significant risk of suicide. Read More
No cure for brain damage
This is a cute posting. Depression is witnessed in those bipolar people much more than the manic side and it mimics depression, like in those with plain old depression.The case your making along with your suggestive treatments has inflammation. sincerely David
recommending unproven treatments...
"Acupuncture, homeopathic remedies and supplements known to quieten the inflammatory processes would be my consideration."
There is no evidence that acupuncture and homeopathic remedies work. The reverse is true.
http://www.homeowatch.org/
http://www.skepdic.com/acupunc.html
Please document your above statement. Where are these studies that show these work? Were the studies done peer reviewed?
I also believe there is a connection between bipolar and diet
Hello Dr. Lawlis,
My husband and I have been managing his bipolar disorder for several years...and I find your insight, your report, very interesting.
Thanks for it.
I've made reference to your article in our blog at Enjoying Your Health Dot Com...
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