About Bipolar Disorder: Two New Tests Show Diagnostic Possibilities

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Is there a test for bipolar disorder? Not yet - but researchers are working hard to find tests that can help diagnose BP and other mental illnesses. Two new studies have yielded results that are very hopeful for the future. Possible Blood Test for Schizophrenia A new test called VeriPsych may help diagnose schizophrenia in children and adults. If true, this may lead to similar testing that could help confirm or deny a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It's exciting news! Brain Scans May Differentiate BP from ADHD Another exciting possibility: A small study found clear-cut differences in brain activity between children with bipolar disorder, those with ADHD, and a control group who had neither disorder. Like a Mental Roller Coaster Reader Ratfancy writes: "My goodness - I knew I wasn't the only one with the 20 minutes mood changes! It's really a "trip." I think that's why I never did drugs in the '70s, because I was already tripping!! At my first visit to a pdoc in my mid-30s I described it as being in a grocery store where each aisle was a different mood." It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help Talking about his rapid cycling bipolar disorder, reader Scott says: "I rarely have hypomania, but do experience the deep depression twice a year, with less severe episodes the rest of the time. I find my cycling when it's bad to go on by the hour. One minute on top of the world, the next that same world is in chaos. It has affected our family a great deal." Bipolar Disorder Ads Depression Symptoms Manic Depression Bipolar Depression Bipolar Disorder Computer Diagnostic Featured Articles What Is Schizophrenia? Share Your Rapid Cycling Story Celexa Drug Profile Celexa Side Effects About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > 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 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About I want to feel something Custody Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Depression Advertisement