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• Does Talking to Yourself Mean You're Crazy?

  Posted Wed, May 14, 2008, 3:52 pm PDT

  A reader recently asked whether it was abnormal for people to talk to themselves. I don't believe there's anything unusual in someone speaking out…

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• Could a Breast Cancer Treatment Help Bipolar Disorder?

  Posted Tue, Apr 29, 2008, 2:30 pm PDT

  Surprisingly, recent studies have suggested that a breast cancer therapy might also help with bipolar disorder.

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• Poetry: Good for Your State of Mind

  Posted Thu, Apr 24, 2008, 5:11 pm PDT

  No matter what you happen to be feeling, you can try expressing a moment's moods and sensations creatively, using combinations of words. Just start…

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• Strokes Create Serious Depression Risk

  Posted Tue, Apr 15, 2008, 3:07 am PDT

  The depression that may follow a stroke is often more severe than would be expected, even after suffering a physical disability.

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• Bipolar Disorder Test Not Ready for Prime Time

  Posted Tue, Apr 08, 2008, 3:46 am PDT

  The identification of genes that may predispose someone to develop bipolar disorder is an exciting and important research area. However, the type of…

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• Symptom Checklist: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  Posted Fri, Apr 04, 2008, 11:57 am PDT

  If you've experienced a stressful or traumatic event, use this checklist rate the extent to which that event may be affecting you.

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• Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  Posted Wed, Apr 02, 2008, 11:35 am PDT

  Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause disabling symptoms that persist for years in some people who have experienced severe trauma.

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• Robbed of the Bedroom's Solace

  Posted Fri, Mar 21, 2008, 2:25 pm PDT

  After suffering for months with the aftermath of the attack in her apartment, my patient finally was able to move out of that now-dreaded place.

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• Getting Control of Panic

  Posted Fri, Mar 14, 2008, 6:20 pm PDT

  With effective treatment, it is possible for people with panic disorder to manage their condition and gradually gain confidence in their ability to…

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• Worthless Antidepressants?

  Posted Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 9:39 am PDT

  It is true that antidepressants are not "happiness" pills. Someone without a mood disorder is not going to feel better or happier by taking an…

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