A Tortured Soul

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Need advice: Add antipsychotic or discontinue med?

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:47 am
I need advice from someone about adding an antipsychotic and continuing the maintenance drug I am currently taking. Related posts:Lamictal Withdrawals Day 2 of no medication. Let the Lamictal (...
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Mental Health Parity Act changes benefits

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 9:01 am
The Mental Health Parity Act takes effect January 1, 2010. How does this affect your health policy’s mental health benefits? Related posts:Psychiatric Advance Directives or Advance Directives ...
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Scientologists: FDA should ban treatment for mental illness

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:03 am
Scientology is pressuring the FDA to require testing that will make a well-known treatment for mental illness illegal and the FDA is taking steps to make it happen. Related posts:Mental Illness Aware...
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Winner of the Motor Oil Matters Jiffy Lube gift card!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 7:59 am
It's time to announce the winner of the Motor Oil Matters contest! Related posts:Motor Oil Matters: Enter to win a FREE $35 Jiffy Lube gift card! Learn why Motor Oil Matters and enter to win a......
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Homeland Security researching bipolar disorder?

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:42 am
The Department of Homeland Security has been visiting my blog and the government wants to regulate internet usage. Related posts:Misleading information on bipolar disorder=Discrimination Disord...
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Sensory deprivation causes hallucinations

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:20 am
Short periods of sensory deprivation can cause hallucinations, even in people who are not prone to them. Related posts:Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia? What are the differences and similarities in...
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Antipsychotics can cause dystonia

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 8:47 am
Antipsychotic medications used to treat bipolar disorder can cause dystonia. Related posts:Antipsychotics linked to obesity/ diabetes in children Recent studies show that antipsychotic drugs can...
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Smoking associated with suicidality in bipolar disorder

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 10:06 am
Smoking has been associated with suicidality in bipolar disorder. A recent study suggests that patients who smoke cigarettes may have a higher risk of suicidal behavior. Related posts:All About Bipol...
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Motor Oil Matters: Enter to win a FREE $35 Jiffy Lube gift card!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:19 pm
Learn why Motor Oil Matters and enter to win a FREE $35 Jiffy Lube gift card! Related posts:Winner of Yoplait Kids gift pack announced! It’s time to announce the winner of the Yoplait Kids...Wi...
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BipolarArtists.com: Artists with bipolar disorder

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:07 pm
See the art of artists and writers with bipolar disorder or schizoaffective bipolar disorder at Bipolar Artists. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Hotel rooms in St. Louis It’s that time of year...
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Winner of Yoplait Kids gift pack announced!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:28 am
It’s time to announce the winner of the Yoplait Kids gift pack! And the lucky winner is…. Denise! Congratulations, Denise! I will contact Denise as soon as I return from my appointment th...
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Psych Central's Top Ten Bipolar Blogs for 2009

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:39 am
Psych Central has chosen the Top Ten Bipolar Blogs for 2009. There are a lot of great blogs listed and it is an honor for me to be listed among them. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Health.com’...
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Enter to win a Yoplait Kids prize pack!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:20 pm
I am pleased to announce that I will be giving away a Yoplait Less Sugar, More Fun prize pack to one lucky reader. Contest will end at 8 AM CST on Friday, October 30, 2009, so enter now! Related post...
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Antipsychotics linked to obesity/ diabetes in children

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 9:29 am
Recent studies show that antipsychotic drugs can cause dramatic weight gain in children and teens. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Risks and Side Effects of Medication Side effects of medications us...
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Two Contests Coming Soon!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:49 pm
I have two giveaways coming up very soon. Check back at All About Bipolar every day to see when they begin! Related posts:Enter to win a Yoplait Kids prize pack! I am pleased to announce that I will...
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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 8:59 am
Bipolar Disorder symptoms can vary but they are easily recognized if you are aware of the range of symptoms that may be experienced. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Bipolar II - Symptoms and Charac...
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Misleading information on bipolar disorder=Discrimination

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 10:25 am
Disorderdirectory.com provides a lot of information on bipolar disorder, but all of it is misleading. Related posts:CBS public service announcement on bipolar disorder confusing CBS aired a public s...
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Multiple personality types in bipolar disorder

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 10:48 am
Do you have bipolar disorder? Do you have several distinct personalities? I do. No, I haven’t named them, but they are there all the same. Related posts:Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia? What are ...
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Winner of the YoPlus Light Get Healthy gift pack announced

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 8:53 am
It’s time to announce the lucky winner of the YoPlus Light Get Healthy gift pack! Related posts:Win a FREE YoPlus Light Get Healthy Gift Pack! Win a FREE YoPlus Light “Get Healthy” gift pack a...
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Holding a grudge. It's not bipolar disorder

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 8:29 am
I hold grudges for a lifetime. Forgiveness? Sure. I will tell you I forgive you but I will never forget and never truly forgive you. Here’s why. Related posts:My friend was diagnosed with bipolar ...
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My friend was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How do I help?

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:33 am
My best friend was diagnosed with depression and possibly bipolar disorder. How can I be supportive? Dos and Donts for helping friends and family. Related posts:Does stress cause the symptoms of bip...
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Win a FREE YoPlus Light Get Healthy Gift Pack!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:09 am
Win a FREE YoPlus Light “Get Healthy” gift pack at All About Bipolar! Related posts:Winner of the YoPlus Light Get Healthy gift pack announced It’s time to announce the lucky winner of the YoPl...
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Optical Illusion and Japanese IQ Test

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 9:35 am
Enjoy this neat optical illusion and try to figure out this brain teaser—the Japanese IQ Test! Related posts:All About Bipolar: A test for bipolar disorder? Are you searching for a test for bipolar...
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Fire! Good grief. I need less excitement in my life.

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 12:39 pm
Oh, the fun we have around here! Interesting things occur in this household—including a fire. Related posts:Seroquel-Day One Day one may be the last day....All About Bipolar: Making adjustments Th...
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You know you're experiencing psychosis if…

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 12:39 pm
You know you’re experiencing psychosis if: A funny list of signs and symptoms of psychosis, associated with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Related posts:Falling sensation: Is this psychosis? ...
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All About Bipolar: You know you're manic, depressed if…

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 12:12 pm
You know you're bipolar, manic, depressed if....a list of funny signs and symptoms Related posts:All About Bipolar: You know you’re bipolar if… You know you're bipolar if: 1. You ...
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Updates as I am waiting to walk out the door…

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 11:24 am
Stepfather is back in the hospital and my mother and I are livid. Mania is kicking in and I am angry. Related posts:My stepfather is doing well! I have been so worn out that I have not...Update I wou...
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We interrupt this blog…

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 7:59 am
Thanks to the wonderful people who distribute trojans, my laptop ended up with a corrupt system volume and I spent a big part of yesterday doing enough repairs to boot it up so I could back up everyth...
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Patrick Swayze dies at age 57

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 11:21 pm
Patrick Swayze, star of hit films “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost”, died September 14, 2009 at age 57 following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. “Patrick Swayze passe...
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Light therapy beneficial to patients with bipolar disorder?

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 2:32 pm
Is light therapy beneficial to patients with bipolar disorder? Recent studies suggest that it can provide benefits to persons suffering from bipolar disorder. Related posts:Thyroid hormone effective...
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Mental illness and bipolar disorder freebies!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 9:05 am
Everyone loves free stuff, so once again I am listing some free things related to mental illness and/or bipolar disorder. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Freebies for people with bipolar disorder Do...
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Suicide prevention and helping others with mental illnesses

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 1:46 pm
Suicide Prevention Week: Approximately 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. 25 to 50% of patients will attempt suicide and around 20% will commit suicide. Related posts:All About Bipo...
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Parenting and mental illness

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 11:26 am
There has been a lot of debate over whether parents with bipolar disorder are capable of being good parents. I have repeatedly said it is possible and there are many examples of it. I offer you my own...
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H1N1 Virus kills Tennessee Teen, 36 children killed by swine flu

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 8:35 am
The H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, claimed the life of a 13 year old Memphis, Tennessee teenager. The H1N1 virus has killed 36 U.S. children as of Thursday, September 3, 2009. Related posts:Al...
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My stepfather is doing well!

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 11:46 am
I have been so worn out that I have not had time to post an update. (Being worn out also brought on a personal setback, as illustrated yesterday.) Anyway, he came home Friday afternoon and is doing we...
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Life-Pros and Cons

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 2:33 pm
Isolation. I can’t think of a single thing that’s worse than feeling isolated-at least not at this moment because this is how I feel. I feel as if I am searching for something that doesn&#...
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Psychiatric Advance Directives or Advance Directives for Mental Health Care

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 10:00 am
Psychiatric Advance Directives, or Advance Directives for Mental Health Care, are an important step in maintaining control of treatment, even when you are incapable of making decisions. Related pos...
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Update

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 9:54 am
I would like to thank everyone for their support and well wishes. My stepfather had a heart cath done yesterday and the results were not good. He suffered extensive damage to his heart after having a ...
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Bear with me…

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 9:13 am
I typically post something related to bipolar disorder every day, but today I am speaking on a strictly personal level. My children were all sick over the weekend but they all went back to school yest...
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Eli Lilly offers scholarship for persons with mental illness

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 9:04 am
Eli Lilly offers scholarships to persons diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Related posts:Washington educates the media on sensitivity for...
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Seroquel-Day One

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 12:27 pm
Day one may be the last day. Related posts:All About Bipolar: Making adjustments The kids are out of school for the summer and...All About Bipolar: Very lucid dreams? Oh, the things medication used t...
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All About Bipolar: My trip to the doctor

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 10:55 am
I went to see my doctor because I needed to change the dose of my medication. I am currently taking 200 mg of Lamictal a day and I needed something more since I am beginning to have some issues with a...
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The right winger's response to Joe Pantoliano and Mad Pride

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 12:22 pm
Joe Pantoliano and Mind Freedom speak out about mental illness and the right wingers simply must respond. Opinions like this tempt me to run as far left as possible. This is yet another indignity and ...
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Joe Pantoliano speaks on mental illness, Mad Pride

A Tortured Soul posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 4:30 pm
Joe Pantoliano shared his thoughts on mental illness and mental healthcare on ABC Primetime. Pantoliano also showed his support for the Mad Pride movement. Related posts:No Kidding, Me Too! Celebrit...
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I am a 34 year old mother of four wonderful children living in the great state of Tennessee. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic features and Panic Disorder with agoraphobia.

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