Tuesday, August 2, 2011

About Bipolar Disorder: The Norway Killer and Psychosis

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From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder
When the horrific murders in Norway shocked the world two and a half weeks ago, no one was connecting Anders Brievik's actions with mental illness. His manifesto was not incoherent. He wasn't raving or disoriented. But I guess it was to be expected that his attorneys would be considering an insanity defense. I can't even wish them good luck with that.

Norway Murders Bring Troubling Definition of Psychosis
The Associated Press reports that Anders Breivik, the man who killed 77 people in savage attacks in Norway, is not likely to be found legally insane. Please don't misunderstand: I do not believe he is insane. I'm writing because I'm unhappy with... Read more
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Guest Blog: Amy Winehouse's Death Hits Close to Home
from Andy "Electroboy" Behrman Amy Winehouse did not die alone on Saturday. Many of us who have battled mental illness, whether it is depression or bipolar disorder, are grieving for her... Read more

Urgent Warnings Released on Antidepressants and Zyvox Antibiotic, Methylene Blue
The FDA has announced there have been serious central nervous system reactions when the antibiotic Zyvox (generic linezolid) or methylene blue, a drug mostly used as a diagnostic dye, is... Read more
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Glossary of Bipolar Disorder Terms
It is probable that you - a consumer, a loved-one, a student - found this website in search for information about Bipolar Disorder. And I am just as certain that you have run into many medical terms, names, titles, jargon or phrases with which you are unfamiliar. Here is a compilation of these words in a reference glossary to help in your continuing education about this disorder.

 


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