People with bipolar disorder may be at a higher risk of developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but neither condition directly causes the other.

The exact mechanism of action of VPA remains unclear. Some data suggest that the drug may be a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist, acting directly or indirectly by enhancing GABA receptor ...

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Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) is a serious mental health disorder. Its name is often misused to describe people who like things super-clean or arranged just so. But when you actually have ...

Lithium side effects may include diarrhea, rash, hair thinning, weight gain, and more. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, a condition that involves episodes of depression, ...

But there’s a legitimate reason for my latency: I have severe bipolar disorder, and until recently, full commitment to anyone else seemed beyond my capacity. I was otherwise engaged—with my ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a mental health disorder that falls under the umbrella of personality disorders. It is characterized by persistent preoccupation with rule-following ...

Because no therapeutic regimen for bipolar disorder is curative, the primary goals of therapy are: (1) to treat the acute mania, (2) to treat acute depression, (3) to prevent recurrent depression ...

The "choking game" has potentially deadly consequences, as players are challenged to temporarily strangle themselves by restricting oxygen to the brain. It sounds terrifying, but rough estimates ...

They both have bipolar 2 disorder. Whether you have bipolar or have been (or are) in a relationship with someone who does this heartwarming and funny book is sure to resonate. “Dr. Miklowitz, an ...