About Bipolar Disorder: Charlie Sheen / Topamax Warning

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Whether he actually has bipolar disorder or not, Charlie Sheen is giving the world a pretty clear picture of manic behavior. It's my hope that Sheen's bizarre behavior, coupled with all the speculation about him being bipolar, will give the general public a better understanding of bipolar disorder. Here's your chance to weigh in with your thoughts about Sheen. Charlie Sheen Denies Being Bipolar - What Do You Think? As long as he denies having bipolar disorder and remains undiagnosed, I'm not going to state unequivocally that Charlie Sheen has bipolar. But there's no doubt he seems to be in a fairly severe manic episode. For example, he told an interviewer, "I have one speed, I have one gear: Go." Does that sound familiar to you? See More About:  charlie sheen  mania  celebrities with bipolar disorder New Warning on Topamax and Pregnancy Researchers have proved that taking Topamax - generic topiramate - during the first trimester of pregnancy has a significantly increased risk of certain birth defects. This doesn't mean you should suddenly quit taking Topamax if you are pregnant - that has it's own risks; it does mean you need to read the new guidelines for women of childbearing age regarding the drug and talk with your doctor right away. See More About:  topamax  birth defects  New Genetic Knowledge About Bipolar Disorder A large study, and its even larger follow-up study, have conclusively shown that a particular genetic variant is strongly associated with bipolar disorder. See More About:  genetic vulnerabilities  childhood bipolar disorder  Will My Child Inherit Bipolar Disorder? If you have bipolar disorder and are considering having children, one of the questions you are probably asking yourself is whether you would pass your bipolar disorder on to a child. Studies do show that your child would be more likely to inherit bipolar disorder because you have it. Here's information on how likely it is that a child would inherit bipolar disorder. See More About:  genetic vulnerabilities  causes of bipolar disorder  pregnancy and bipolar disorder Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bipolar in Teens Pregnancy Symptoms ADHD Children Bipolar Type 2 Featured Articles Children & Teens Medications Glossary of Bipolar Disorder Terms Causes of Bipolar Disorder About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder Advertisement