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2005-08-05 15:51:14 UTC
FAQ3: Long-term prognosis of BP and FAQ4: "Ultra Rapid Cycling"
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FAQ3:
Posted by Gandalf:
Long-term prognosis of bipolar disorder.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md02.html
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_29.html
Although most clinical and demographic variables were not
strong prognostic indicators in bipolar disorder, switching
polarity within episodes was. Most episodes among the
poor-prognosis patients were polyphasic, while most episodes
among the comparison group with a better prognosis were
monophasic. Of particular importance to neurofeedback training,
the relevance of these findings to the kindling' model was discussed.
.
{For those of us who are still learning to speak pdoc -
"prognosis" means the long-term outcome of the disorder (how well we do)
"switching polarity" means experiencing mixed states, i.e. both poles
of bipolar
"polyphasic" means similarly experiencing more than one phase or pole of
bipolar "monophasic" means a vanilla manic or depressed episode, no
chocolate sprinkles}
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A large number of links to BP information may be found at:
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar.html
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FAQ4:
"Ultra Rapid Cycling" by Lynda Cunningham
URC can be a formidable condition to treat.
Moods cycles so rapidly, one can barely come up for air. Unless someone
is there to support the person who is URC it may be difficult to recognize what
is happening...especially if the person is experiencing delusions or is
paranoid.
Treatment of a person with URC involves combination therapy..often with
one of the new mood stabilzers - MS (Neurontin, Lamictal, and Topomax).
These may be used together or may be added to the older MS such as
Lithium, Tegretol, and Depakote.
The use of antipsychotics (Zyprexa. Risperdal, Seroquel) are used in
during a manic episode. They are effective in curbing, agitation, irritation,
and delusuions. Often, they are only needed short term but a person may benefit
from a longer trial.
There is effective treatment for people with URC but it is essential for one's
pdoc to be made aware of hese mood swings. Delaying treatment can be hazardous
to those who are experiencing these rapid swings in mood as well as to one's
family and friends.
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FAQ3:
Posted by Gandalf:
Long-term prognosis of bipolar disorder.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md02.html
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_29.html
Although most clinical and demographic variables were not
strong prognostic indicators in bipolar disorder, switching
polarity within episodes was. Most episodes among the
poor-prognosis patients were polyphasic, while most episodes
among the comparison group with a better prognosis were
monophasic. Of particular importance to neurofeedback training,
the relevance of these findings to the kindling' model was discussed.
.
{For those of us who are still learning to speak pdoc -
"prognosis" means the long-term outcome of the disorder (how well we do)
"switching polarity" means experiencing mixed states, i.e. both poles
of bipolar
"polyphasic" means similarly experiencing more than one phase or pole of
bipolar "monophasic" means a vanilla manic or depressed episode, no
chocolate sprinkles}
=====================================
A large number of links to BP information may be found at:
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar.html
==================================================
FAQ4:
"Ultra Rapid Cycling" by Lynda Cunningham
URC can be a formidable condition to treat.
Moods cycles so rapidly, one can barely come up for air. Unless someone
is there to support the person who is URC it may be difficult to recognize what
is happening...especially if the person is experiencing delusions or is
paranoid.
Treatment of a person with URC involves combination therapy..often with
one of the new mood stabilzers - MS (Neurontin, Lamictal, and Topomax).
These may be used together or may be added to the older MS such as
Lithium, Tegretol, and Depakote.
The use of antipsychotics (Zyprexa. Risperdal, Seroquel) are used in
during a manic episode. They are effective in curbing, agitation, irritation,
and delusuions. Often, they are only needed short term but a person may benefit
from a longer trial.
There is effective treatment for people with URC but it is essential for one's
pdoc to be made aware of hese mood swings. Delaying treatment can be hazardous
to those who are experiencing these rapid swings in mood as well as to one's
family and friends.
================================================
The current FAQs can also be obtained at http://groups.google.com/. The FAQS
are copyrighted by each author. Use and/or reproduction requires prior approval
of the author, NOT the moderation team. Please do not contact the moderation
team or news group administrator for permission to repost.
=================================================
Nancy
administrator/creator/moderator
alt.med.fibromyalgia.recovery.info (moderated)
alt.support.depression.manic.moderated
to email me from news groups, just remove the Z.